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Published in: Critical Care 1/2004

01-02-2004 | Poster presentation

Does the use of a cytokine 'filter' during cardiopulmonary bypass make sense?

Authors: G Clermont, J Kellum, J Bartels, S Chang, C Chow, Y Vodovotz

Published in: Critical Care | Special Issue 1/2004

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Very high or sustained high levels of the inflammatory cytokines tissue necrosis factor (TNF) and interleukin (IL)-6 are believed to be responsible for adverse clinical effects in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). We explored, using a mathematical model, whether modulation of this response might be beneficial. …
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Title
Does the use of a cytokine 'filter' during cardiopulmonary bypass make sense?
Authors
G Clermont
J Kellum
J Bartels
S Chang
C Chow
Y Vodovotz
Publication date
01-02-2004
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Critical Care / Issue Special Issue 1/2004
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/cc2616

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