Clinical review : hypertonic saline resuscitation in sepsis

The present review discusses the hemodynamic effects of hypertonic saline in experimental shock and in patients with sepsis. We comment on the mechanisms of action of hypertonic saline, calling upon data in hemorrhagic and septic shock. Specific actions of hypertonic saline in severe sepsis and sept...

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Autores: Oliveira, Roselaine Pinheiro de, Velasco, Irineu Tadeu, Soriano, Francisco Garcia, Friedman, Gilberto
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2002
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)
Repositorio:Repositório Institucional da UFRGS
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:www.lume.ufrgs.br:10183/24136
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10183/24136
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Choque hemorrágico
Choque séptico
Solução salina hipertônica
Inflamação
Hemorrhagic
Hypertonic saline
Inflammation
Sepsis
Shock
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Sumario:The present review discusses the hemodynamic effects of hypertonic saline in experimental shock and in patients with sepsis. We comment on the mechanisms of action of hypertonic saline, calling upon data in hemorrhagic and septic shock. Specific actions of hypertonic saline in severe sepsis and septic shock are highlighted. Data are available that support potential benefits of hypertonic saline infusion in various aspects of the pathophysiology of sepsis, including tissue hypoperfusion, decreased oxygen consumption, endothelial dysfunction, cardiac depression, and the presence of a broad array of proinflammatory cytokines and various oxidant species. The goal of research in this field is to identify reliable therapies to prevent ischemia and inflammation, and to reduce mortality.