Hemadsorption as a Treatment Option for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Associated With COVID-19: A Case Report

Ruiz Rodriguez, Juan Carlos; Chiscano Camon, Luis Silvestre; Palmada Ibars, Clara; Ruiz Sanmartin, Adolfo; García García de Acilu, Marina; Plata Menchaca, Erika Paola; Perurena Prieto, Janire; Hernández González, Manuel; Pérez Carrasco, Marcos; Soler Palacín, Pere; Ferrer Roca, Ricard

Abstract

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19 is characterized by hypercytokinemia leading to overwhelming inflammation. We describe the use of a hemadsorption device as part of the supportive treatment for cytokine storm.

Keywords

Hemoadsorption; Inflammatory multisystemic syndrome; Myocardial injury; Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19; 2019-nCoV

Bibliographic citation

Ruiz-Rodríguez JC, Chiscano-Camón L, Palmada C, Ruiz-Sanmartin A, García-de-Acilu M, Plata-Menchaca E, et al. Hemadsorption as a Treatment Option for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Associated With COVID-19: A Case Report. Front Immunol. 2021 Jun;12:665824.