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Use of Animal Model of Sepsis to Evaluate Novel Herbal Therapies
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2012
Sepsis refers to a systemic inflammatory response syndrome resulting from a microbial infection, and can be simulated by a surgical technique termed cecal ligation and puncture (CLP). Here we describe a method to use CLP-induced animal model to screen medicinal herbs for therapeutic agents.
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A Data-Driven Approach to Quantifying Immune States in Sepsis
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2025
This study investigates the immune condition in sepsis by analyzing the quantitative relationships among white blood cells, lymphocytes, and neutrophils in sepsis patients and healthy controls using data visualization analysis and three-dimensional numerical fitting to establish a mathematical model.
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Cecal Ligation and Puncture-induced Sepsis as a Model To Study Autophagy in Mice
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2014
Experimental sepsis can be induced in mice using the cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) method. Current protocols to assess autophagy in vivo in the context of CLP-induced sepsis are presented here: A protocol for measuring autophagy using (GFP)-LC3 mice, and a protocol for measuring autophagosome formation by electron microscopy.
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Establishment of A Mouse Sepsis-Induced Immunosuppression Model By Intranasal Instillation of Bacteria
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2026
Here, we present a protocol for establishing a mouse sepsis immunosuppression model via intranasal instillation of Klebsiella pneumoniae and validated the model through various indicators.
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Colon Ascendens Stent Peritonitis (CASP) - a Standardized Model for Polymicrobial Abdominal Sepsis
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2010
The Colon Ascendens Stent Peritonitis (CASP) is a highly standardized model for polymicrobial abdominal sepsis in rodents. This article describes the surgical procedure of CASP. The CASP model and its variants allow the systematic investigation of various problems concerning the subject of sepsis.
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Perfusion assessment helps clinicians identify whether infection-related organ dysfunction is worsening and whether tissues are receiving adequate blood flow. Mental state, respiratory status, laboratory indicators, and other signs of impaired perfusion provide complementary information rather than relying on a single measurement. Repeated assessment supports decisions about fluids, vasopressors, monitoring intensity, and additional organ support.
Antimicrobial therapy addresses the infectious process, while source control focuses on identifying and managing where that infection originates. These strategies address different parts of the clinical problem and therefore work together rather than serving as interchangeable options. In sepsis management, coordinating both actions can limit ongoing injury and reduce the risk that organ dysfunction progresses.
Vasopressors are considered when hypotension persists despite fluid resuscitation. Their role is to support blood pressure and help maintain tissue perfusion when fluids alone have not achieved that goal. This escalation reflects ongoing circulatory compromise and requires continued assessment of perfusion and organ function, because treatment must be adjusted as the patient's response and support needs change.
The workflow begins with rapid evaluation of perfusion, respiratory status, mental state, and laboratory indicators. Clinicians then provide antimicrobial therapy and fluid resuscitation while investigating and controlling the infection source. Persistent hypotension may require vasopressors, and worsening organ dysfunction can prompt oxygen, ventilatory, renal, or other support. Ongoing monitoring connects each intervention to the patient's response.
Support is matched to the organs affected and the severity of dysfunction. Oxygen may assist impaired respiratory status, while ventilatory support provides additional help when oxygen alone is insufficient. Renal replacement may be used when kidney support is needed, and other organ support can be added as indicated. These measures complement, rather than replace, antimicrobial treatment, fluids, and source control.
Structured care is relevant across emergency, inpatient, and critical-care settings because patients may require rapid intervention followed by continued reassessment. Its purpose is not only to address immediate instability but also to monitor for progression to septic shock and secondary organ injury. Consistent evaluation helps clinicians recognize changing support requirements and coordinate treatment across stages of care.