• Endotoxin removal in septic shock with the Alteco LPS Adsorber was safe but showed no benefit compared to placebo in the double-blind randomized controlled trial - the Asset Study 

      Lipcsey, Miklos; Tenhunen, Jyrki; Pischke, Soeren; Kuitunen, Anne; Flaatten, Hans; De Geer, Lina; Sjölin, Jan; Frithiof, Robert; Chew, Michelle S.; Bendel, Stepani; Kawati, Rafael; Larsson, Anders; Mollnes, Tom Eirik; Tønnessen, Tor Inge; Rubertsson, Sten (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-08)
      <i>Purpose</i>: Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) are presumed to contribute to the inflammatory response in sepsis. We investigated if extracorporeal Alteco LPS Adsorber for LPS removal in early gram-negative septic shock was feasible and safe. Also, effects on endotoxin level, inflammatory response, and organ function were assessed.<br><br> <i>Methods</i>: A pilot, double-blinded, randomized, Phase ...