title: Reperfusion injury.
abstract: The paradigm of reperfusion is one that will test the skills of the critical care practitioner. This syndrome has been implicated in many of the disorders commonly encountered in the intensive care unit. As research continues and more knowledge is gained into the evolution of this process, many of the complications caused by this affliction will be eliminated. In the interim, understanding of the pathophysiology and the components of this syndrome will assist in providing quality care for the patient unfortunate enough to have encountered this potentially devastating malady.
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Quinones-Baldrich
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Caswell
mesh_terms: D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans; D015427:Reperfusion Injury / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy