Introduction Cytokine adsorption using the CytoSorb® adsorber has been proposed in
various clinical settings including sepsis, ARDS, hyperinflammatory syndromes, cardiac …

Although improving, the mortality from septic shock still remains high despite increased
international awareness. As a consequence, much effort has focused on alternative …

Background The aim of this proof of concept, prospective, randomized pilot trial was to
investigate the effects of extracorporeal cytokine removal (CytoSorb®) applied as a …

Despite improvements, lung transplantation remains hampered by both a scarcity of donor
organs and by mortality following primary graft dysfunction (PGD). Since acute respiratory …

Background Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is often associated with degrees of complex
inflammatory response mediated by various cytokines. This response can, in severe cases …

Cytokines play a critical role in coordinating and amplifying a host immune response to
infection. The normal pattern of localized and systemic release of proinflammatory and anti …

Background Several extracorporeal blood purification techniques have been proposed in
critically ill patients with sepsis and sepsis-like syndromes. Despite theoretical benefits …

Extracorporeal blood purification techniques have emerged and evolved in the recent years
as a potential therapy for the purpose of immunomodulation in acute conditions like sepsis …

Background The purpose of this study was to analyze the results of Cytosorb (CytoSorbents,
Monmouth Junction, NJ) adsorption during emergency open heart operations in patients at …

The aim of the current paper is to summarize the results of the International CytoSorb
Registry. Data were collected on patients of the intensive care unit. The primary endpoint …