Effect of hemoperfusion in critically ill COVID-19 patients: a case series from a single-center hospital in Indonesia

The rationale behind HP in COVID-19 patients lies in its potential to mitigate the cytokine storm, a hallmark of severe disease. COVID-19 is known to trigger an excessive inflammatory response, leading to organ damage and respiratory distress. HP, through the use of devices such as the HA330 cartridge, aims to remove inflammatory cytokines and toxins from blood circulation. Utilizing at least three sessions of HA-330 HP in addition to standard treatment in severe COVID-19 demonstrated a beneficial effect on decreasing inflammatory biomarkers, although it did not affect mortality rates.