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Modulating Prostaglandin Metabolism in Sepsis

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Sepsis and Organ Dysfunction

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Sepsis is associated with a cacophony of activation and inhibition of numerous aspects of the host’s inflammatory pathways. Because sepsis is usually initiated by pro-inflammatory stimuli such as pancreatitis, trauma, endotoxemia numerous studies have focused on anti-inflammatory therapies in the management of patients with sepsis and septic shock. The mechanisms by which these initiating processes induce inflammation and their regulation are central to this mind set.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Saint Louis University, Health Sciences Center, St. Louis, USA

    A. E. Baue M.D.

  2. Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Therapy, University of Trieste, Cattinara Hospital, Trieste, Italy

    G. Berlot M.D.  & A. Gullo M.D.  & 

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Pinsky, M.R. (1998). Modulating Prostaglandin Metabolism in Sepsis. In: Baue, A.E., Berlot, G., Gullo, A. (eds) Sepsis and Organ Dysfunction. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2271-3_8

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