title: Effective use of polymyxin B hemoperfusion in septic shock complicated by urosepsis.
abstract: Direct hemoperfusion using polymyxin B-immobilized fiber (PMX-DHP) is an established treatment method for septic shock caused by Gram-negative infections. Here we report one instance in which PMX-DHP therapy has been used successfully in a patient with septic shock from urosepsis. After antibiotic therapy, direct hemoperfusion using polymyxin B helped in cardiovascular stability. The patient recovered from the shock within a few days after treatment with polymyxin-B hemoperfusion. As far as we are aware, this is the first reported case of effective treatment of urosepsis complicated by septic shock using PMX-DHP therapy in India.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nephrology, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, India.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Malleshappa
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ranganath
authors.forename: A P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Chaudhari
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Singhai
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Aghariya
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Shah