Characterization of an Artificial Liver Support System-Related Vasovagal Reaction
Joint Authors
Ma, Shanshan
Xie, Zhongyang
Zhang, Huafen
Rong, Jiangcheng
Zhang, Lingjian
Yang, Ya
Jiang, He
Xu, Xiaowei
Li, Lanjuan
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-07-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
An artificial liver support system (ALSS) is an effective therapy for patients with severe liver injury.
A vasovagal reaction (VVR) is a common complication in various treatment settings but has not been reported previously in ALSS.
Methods.
This study retrospectively evaluated patients who suffered an ALSS-related VRR between January 2018 and June 2019.
We collected data from VVR episodes including onset time, duration, changes in heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP), and drug treatment.
Results.
Among 637 patients who underwent ALSS treatment, 18 were included in the study.
The incidence of VVR was approximately 2.82%.
These patients were characterized by a rapid decrease in BP or HR with associated symptoms such as chest distress, nausea, and vomiting.
The majority of patients (78%) suffered a VVR during their first ALSS treatment.
Sixteen patients (89%) had associated symptoms after treatment began.
Sixteen patients (89%) received human albumin or Ringer’s solution.
Atropine was used in 11 patients (61%).
The symptoms were relieved within 20 min in 15 patients and over 20 min in 3 patients.
Conclusions.
A VVR is a rare complication in patients with severe liver injury undergoing ALSS treatment.
Low BP and HR are the main characteristics of a VVR.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ma, Shanshan& Xie, Zhongyang& Zhang, Huafen& Rong, Jiangcheng& Zhang, Lingjian& Yang, Ya…[et al.]. 2020. Characterization of an Artificial Liver Support System-Related Vasovagal Reaction. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1135725
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ma, Shanshan…[et al.]. Characterization of an Artificial Liver Support System-Related Vasovagal Reaction. BioMed Research International No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1135725
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ma, Shanshan& Xie, Zhongyang& Zhang, Huafen& Rong, Jiangcheng& Zhang, Lingjian& Yang, Ya…[et al.]. Characterization of an Artificial Liver Support System-Related Vasovagal Reaction. BioMed Research International. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1135725
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1135725