Methylprednisolone Treatment in Brain Death-Induced Lung Inflammation-A Dose Comparative Study in Rats

• Autori principali: Judith E. Van Zanden (Autore), Nils A. 'T Hart (Autore), Petra J. Ottens (Autore), Bo Liu (Autore), Rolando A. Rebolledo (Autore), Michiel E. Erasmus (Autore), Henri G. D. Leuvenink (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: The process of brain death (BD) leads to a pro-inflammatory state of the donor lung, which deteriorates its quality. In an attempt to preserve lung quality, methylprednisolone is widely recommended in donor lung management. However, clinical treatment doses vary and the dose-effect relat...