Plasma exchange, but not extracorporal recirculation nor removal of white blood cells, depresses plasma levels of IL-1 during severe gram-negative septicemia

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Summary

A biphasic IL-1 release occurs during early gram-negative septicemia, and it is possible to reduce these elevated IL- 1 levels by plasma exchange, this is associated with improved cardiovascular status and prolonged survival.

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article
Published
1993-04-01
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Keywords

Leukapheresis, Basal (medicine), Chemistry, Blood plasma, White blood cell

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