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The Pharmacology of Acute Lung Injury in Sepsis

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Acute lung injury (ALI) secondary to sepsis is one of the leading causes of death in sepsis. As such, many pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic strategies have been employed to attenuate its course. Very few of these strategies have proven beneficial. In this paper, we discuss the epidemiology and pathophysiology of ALI, commonly employed pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments, and innovative therapeutic modalities that will likely be the focus of future trials.

Source: Advances in Pharmacological Sciences

DOI: 10.1155/2011/254619

Author: Brian Michael Varisco

Institution: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Respiratory Support and Mechanisms

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $900