Blood purification devices for Intensive Care
“Toraymyxin” is an extracorporeal hemoperfusion cartridge to remove endotoxin which is considered to be the serious pathogenic substance causing sepsis. Polymyxin B immobilized fiber contained in “Toraymyxin” cartridge absorbs endotoxin from the patient blood.
- Toraymyxin
Procedure for “Toraymyxin” Treatment
- Flow Figure of “Toraymyxin” (1min, 7MB)
- Preparation for Use(1min 9sec, 9MB)
- Rinsing and Priming Procedure(7min 11sec, 53MB)
- Operating Procedure(1min 33sec, 11MB)
- Finishing Procedure(2min 58sec, 22MB)
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References
Cruz DN, Antonelli M, Fumagalli R, et al., Early Use of Polymyxin B Hemoperfusion in Abdominal Septic Shock. JAMA. 2009;301(23):2445-2452.
Vincent JL, Laterre PF, Cohen J, et al., A Pilot-Controlled Study of A Polymyxin B-Immobilized Hemoperfusion Cartridge in Patients With Severe Sepsis Secondary To Intra-Abdominal Infection. Shock. 2005; 23(5): 400-405.
Cruz DN, Perazella MA, Bellomo R, et al., Effectiveness of polymyxin B-immobilized fiber column in sepsis: a systematic review.. Crit Care. 2007; 11(2): R47.
