Lack of effect of N-acetylcysteine treatment to ameliorate the progression of multiple organ failure

AKINCI S., ERDEN I., Kanbak M., AYPAR U.

SAUDI MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.26, no.4, pp.651-655, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 26 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Journal Name: SAUDI MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.651-655
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: To investigate whether prolonged infusion of the oxygen free radical scavenger N-acetylcysteine (NAC) that is commenced immediately after admission to intensive care unit (ICU) could ameliorate the development or progression of multiple organ failure (MOF).