$ β_{2} $ adrenergic agonists in acute lung injury? The heart of the matter

Abstract Despite extensive research into its pathophysiology, acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome (ALI/ARDS) remains a devastating syndrome with mortality approaching 40%. Pharmacologic therapies that reduce the severity of lung injury in vivo and in vitro have not yet been translated to effective clinical treatment options, and innovative therapies are needed. Recently, the use of $ β_{2} $ adrenergic agonists as potential therapy has gained considerable interest due to their ability to increase the resolution of pulmonary edema. However, the results of clinical trials of β agonist therapy for ALI/ARDS have been conflicting in terms of benefit. In the previous issue of Critical Care, Briot and colleagues present evidence that may help clarify the inconsistent results. The authors demonstrate that, in oleic acid lung injury in dogs, the inotropic effect of β agonists may recruit damaged pulmonary capillaries, leading to increased lung endothelial permeability..

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2009

Erschienen:

2009

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:13

Enthalten in:

Critical care - 13(2009), 6 vom: 07. Dez.

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Lee, Jae W [VerfasserIn]

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BKL:

44.00 / Medizin: Allgemeines / Medizin: Allgemeines

Themen:

Acute Lung Injury
Acute Lung Injury Patient
Agonist Therapy
Alveolar Fluid Clearance
Terbutaline

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© BioMed Central Ltd 2009

doi:

10.1186/cc8171

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

OLC2098350945