Association of sublingual microcirculation parameters and endothelial glycocalyx dimensions in resuscitated sepsis

The endothelial glycocalyx (eGC) covers the luminal surface of the vascular endothelium and plays an important protective role in systemic inflammatory states and particularly in sepsis. Its breakdown leads to...

Source: Critical Care - July 24, 2019 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Alexandros Rovas, Laura Mareen Seidel, Hans Vink, Timo Pohlk ötter, Hermann Pavenstädt, Christian Ertmer, Michael Hessler and Philipp Kümpers Tags: Research Source Type: research