Introduction . The choice of the method and time of initiation of extracorporeal detoxification (ECD) in septic shock (SSh) complicated by acute kidney injury (AKI) is a debatable problem.The objective was to evaluate the influence of various ECD tactics on the dynamics of markers of systemic endotoxicosis and acid-base status (ABS) in patients with SSh complicated by AKI.Materials and methods. Study included 57 patients. Group 1 – 36 patients used continuous veno-venous hemodiafiltration (CVVHDF) for urgent indications. Group 2 – 21 patients used early combined ECD (LPS-sorption and CVVHDF). A comparative analysis of the main laboratory parameters between the groups was performed.Results. Early combined ECD made it possible to reduce the concentration of leukocytes by the 3rd day of therapy from 20.6 to 12.5 ·109/l (39.3 %) from the initial level in group 2, and from 22.2 to 19.15·109/l (13.7 %) in group 1 ( p=0.04); C-reactive protein by the 5th day of therapy from 284 to 145 mg/l (48.9 %) in group 2, and from 299.3 to 199.8 mg/l (33.2 %) in group 1 ( p=0.02); procalcitonin by the 5th day of therapy from 7.2 to 1.6 ng/ml (77.8 %) in group 2, and from 7.8 to 4.45 ng/ml (42.9 %) in group 1 ( p= 0.02); pH by the 3rd day of therapy from 7.17 to 7.37 in group 2, and from 7.19 to 7.27 in group 1 (p =0.04); IL-6 level by the 5th day of therapy from 764.9 to 361.7 pg/ml (52.7 %) in group 2, and from 700.1 to 542.5 pg/ml (22.5 %) in group 1 (p=0.007).Conclusions. Early combined ECD more quickly reduces markers of systemic endotoxicosis and eliminates impairment of ABS, than CVVHDF.

АКТУАЛЬНОСТЬ: Заболеваемость тяжелым острым панкреатитом и летальность пациентов остаются высокими. Важнейшим направлением терапии является купирование эндотоксикоза. Вопрос применения экстракорпоральной детоксикации (ЭКД) остается дискуссионным. ЦЕЛЬ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЯ: Улучшение результатов лечения пациентов с тяжелым острым панкреатитом путем применения методов ЭКД. МАТЕРИАЛЫ И МЕТОДЫ: В исследование включены 25 пациентов. Группа 1 (ЭКД) включала 9 пациентов, применяли стандартную терапию с селективной гемоперфузией (СГ) и продленной вено-венозной гемофильтрацией (ПВВГФ). Группа 2 (контроль): 16 пациентов получали стандартную терапию. Выполняли сравнительный анализ основных клинико-лабораторных показателей и исходов лечения между группами. РЕЗУЛЬТАТЫ: Применение ЭКД позволило снизить количество лейкоцитов с 14,9 до 8,6 × 109/л к 5-м суткам терапии в группе 1 и с 17,6 до 16,1 × 109/л группы 2 соответственно. Динамика концентрации С-реактивного белка с 1-х по 5-е сутки изменилась с 315,6 до 184,6 мг/мл и 274,2 до 352,9 мг/мл в группе 1 и группе 2 соответственно. Уровень концентрации прокальцитонина (PCT) в 1–5-е сутки снизился с 4,5 до 2,1 нг/мл и 3,95 до 6,9 нг/мл в группе 1 и группе 2 соответственно. Концентрация интерлейкина-6 снизилась с 1624,3 до 914,3 пг/мл в группе 1 и повысилась с 1529,8 до 1861,8 пг/мл в группе 2. Динамика рН в группе 1 составила с 7,14 до 7,4 к 5-м суткам терапии и с 7,13 до 7,22 в группе 2. Показатели по шкале SOFA к 5-м суткам в группе 1 составили 4 балла, в группе 2 — 11 баллов. ВЫВОДЫ: Применение СГ и ПВВГФ в комплексной интенсивной терапии сопровождается регрессом маркеров эндогенной интоксикации, разрешением кислотно-основного состояния и уменьшает выраженность органной дисфункции и риска неблагоприятного исхода по сравнению со стандартным лечением.

INTRODUCTION: Morbidity and mortality of severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) remains high. The most important direction of therapy is the relief of endotoxicosis. The use of extracorporeal detoxification (ECD) is a debatable problem. OBJECTIVE: Improving the results of treatment of patients with SAP, through the use of ECD methods. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included 25 patients. Group 1: ECD included 9 patients who used standard therapy with selective hemoperfusion (HP) and continuous veno-venous hemofiltration (CVVHF). Group 2 (control) 16 patients received standard therapy. We performed a comparative analysis of the main clinical and laboratory parameters and treatment outcomes between the groups. RESULTS: The use of ECD allowed to reduce the number of leukocytes from 14.9 to 8.6 × 109/l by 5 days of therapy in group 1, and from 17.6 to 16.1 × 109/l in group 2, respectively. The dynamics of CRP concentration from 1 to 5 days changed from 315.6 to 184.6 mg/ml and 274.2 to 352.9 mg/ml in groups 1 and 2, respectively. The level of PCT concentration on days 1–5 decreased from 4.5 to 2.1 ng/ml and 3.95 to 6.9 ng/ml in groups 1 and 2, respectively. The concentration of IL-6 decreased from 1624.3 to 914.3 pg/ml in group 1, and increased from 1529.8 to 1861.8 pg/ml in group 2, respectively. The dynamics of pH in group 1 was from 7.14 to 7.4 by the 5th day of therapy and 7.13 to 7.22 in group 2, respectively. SOFA by day 5 in group 1 was 4 points and 11 points in group 2, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: The use of HP and CVVHF in complex intensive care is accompanied by a significant regression of markers of endogenous intoxication, resolution of the acid-base state and reduces the severity of organ dysfunction and the risk of adverse outcomes, compared with standard treatment.

Rhabdomyolysis (RM) is a clinical and laboratory syndrome with the underlying destruction of myocytes and the release of intracellular debris into the systemic circulation. In more than 55% of cases, RM is complicated by acute kidney injury (AKI), which necessitates various methods of extracorporeal detoxification and currently is a controversial issue. Aim : to improve the results of treatment of patients with RM of toxic origin complicated by AKI by using early selective hemoadsorption (SH). Material and methods . The study included 36 patients divided into 2 groups. Group 1 included 24 patients who received standard therapy and hemodiafiltration (HDF) as a life-saving intervention. Group 2 comprised 12 patients who underwent early SH to prevent the progression of AKI. We performed a comparative analysis of clinical and laboratory parameters and treatment outcomes in the groups. Results. The use of SH was associated with reduced level of myoglobin on day5 of therapy from 384.1 to 112.4 gg/l (70.7%) vs 335.15 to 219.1 gg/l (34.6%) reduction in the conservative therapy group. By day 7, this parameter was 18.8 (95.1%) and 142.4 (57.5%), respectively (7=0.012). The level of cystatin-C decreased on day 5 from 17.3 to 3.2 mg/l (81.5%) in group 2 and from 14.9 to 11.7 mg/l (21.5%) in group 1. By day 7, this parameter decreased to 2.5 (85.6%) and 14.1 (5.3%) mg/l, respectively (7=0.001). The length of ICU stay in group 2 was 7 (6; 9) days, while in the conservative therapy group it was 12 (7; 13) days (7=0.04). The hospital stay was 12 (10; 16) and 22 (14,5; 24,5) days, respectively (7=0.028). Conclusion . The early use of SH in the intensive therapy helped decrease the levels of markers of endogenous intoxication, AKI severity, improve the filtration capacity of the kidneys, and reduced the length of stay in the ICU and hospital.

This review focuses on the practical aspects of prevention and treatment of fungal infections in surgical patients. It covers epidemiology and risk factors for invasive candidiasis, updates on the etiological structure of fungal infections in patients in critical conditions, and provides the information on drug sensitivity of Candida species. The authors discuss the limitations of cultural and non-cultural diagnostic methods used in invasive candidiasis, emphasizing the importance of analyzing the existing risk factors in combination with a comprehensive assessment of clinical and laboratory data for timely initiation of adequate antifungal therapy. The review provides a brief description of currently available antimicotics, including polyenes, triazoles, and echinocandins. It also describes the benefits of anidulafungin, which does not interact with other drugs and has no negative effect on the liver and kidney. The article also covers indications for antifungal agents in surgical intensive care units in accordance with international and Russian guidelines. A cohort of patients with abdominal diseases requiring preventive and empirical treatment with antimicotics is described. In additions to that, the manuscript contains a rationale for the use of echinocandins in targeted therapy of invasive candidiasis.

Objective: to evaluate efficacy of VAP prophylaxis bundle. Methods: 79 ICU pts were included in RCT. The reason of invasive mechanical ventilation was the depression of consciousness due to stroke or head injury. The pts were randomized to VAP prophylaxis bundle group 1 or to standard care group 2. In first group we used bundle including filter and HME, special antimicrobial ventilator circuit, closed aspiration system and special oral hygiene system. The oral care performed 3 time per 24 hours with visual inspection, 0,05 % chlorhexidine solution washing, dental and gun cleaning, only closed system aspiration. Results: VAP prophylaxis bundle decrease early onset VAP — 6.6 and 33 % in 1 and 2 groups respectively (p = 0.00167), increase VAP free-day — 7.5 ± 4.6 day in 1 group and 5.3 ± 6.5 day, (p = 0.00182) in group 2; decrease severity of VAP — CPIS on day 7 was 5.96 ± 3.2 and 7.2 ± 2.43 in 1 and 2 groups (p = 0.046), P/F on day 7 — 304.84 ± 22 and 255.9 ± 43 in 1 and 2 groups (p = 0.001). The multivariate analysis show that oral care protocol was he most significant part of bundle (OR 0.21, 0.15–0.61 95 % CI; p = 0.00014). Microbiology data show decrease of CFU colonization Klebsiella pneumoniae from 106 to 104 (p < 0.001), Streptococcus pneumoniae from 107 to 103 (p < 0.001), MRSA from 105 to 103 (p < 0.001), Proteus mirabilis from 107 to 103 (p < 0.001). Conclusions: VAP prophylaxis bundle decrease “early onset” VAP, severity of VAP, increase VAP free day.