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Multi-organ dysfunction syndrome in patients undergoing extracorporeal life support
Kostiantyn Kozakov1, Alois Philipp1, Dirk Lunz2
1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany.
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|April 26, 2022
Summary
Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) is a frequent complication in patients undergoing extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECMO), significantly impacting survival. Proinflammatory cytokines, particularly interleukin 8, can predict MODS occurrence and severity.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Critical Care Medicine
- Immunology
Background:
- Multiple organ failure is a significant complication in patients undergoing Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Support (ECLS), negatively affecting outcomes.
- Understanding the mechanisms, risk factors, and therapeutic targets of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) in ECLS patients is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the incidence, risk factors, and impact of MODS in patients undergoing ECLS.
- To explore the role of proinflammatory mediators in the development and severity of MODS in ECLS patients.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of data from 354 patients undergoing ECLS.
- Evaluation of the incidence of MODS, its effect on survival, and associated risk factors.
- Assessment of the impact of proinflammatory mediators on MODS occurrence.
Main Results:
- Increasing MODS severity correlated with prolonged mechanical support and worse outcomes.
- Liver dysfunction was strongly associated with increased mortality and reduced survival time.
- Elevated serum concentrations of interleukins and proinflammatory cytokines, especially interleukin 8 before ECLS, predicted MODS occurrence and severity.
Conclusions:
- MODS is a common and impactful complication in ECLS patients, significantly affecting survival.
- Proinflammatory cytokines possess prognostic value for predicting the occurrence and severity of MODS in ECLS.
