Activation of the heme degradation pathway in severely injured trauma patients

Objectives: Trauma and tissue damage trigger an inflammatory response required for postinjury regeneration and tissue repair. In severe trauma, overwhelming systemic inflammation (SIRS) can result in additional damage to host cells and the development of multi-organ failure and sepsis. In the present[for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]
Deutscher Kongress für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie (DKOU 2015)