The role of eosinophils in sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome: a scoping review

ConclusionPersistent peripheral eosinopenia is a marker of bacterial sepsis and is independently associated with poor outcomes. Bronchoalveolar lavage eosinophil counts are low in early-phase ARDS, but increase in late-phase ARDS, while elevated markers of eosinophil activity correlate with ARDS severity. Further studies understanding the mechanisms leading to eosinopenia in sepsis and increased eosinophil activity in ARDS are needed.
Source: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research