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      Immunophenotyping of Posttraumatic Neutrophils on a Routine Haematology Analyser

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          Introduction. Flow cytometry markers have been proposed as useful predictors for the occurrence of posttraumatic inflammatory complications. However, currently the need for a dedicated laboratory and the labour-intensive analytical procedures make these markers less suitable for clinical practice. We tested an approach to overcome these limitations. Material and Methods. Neutrophils of healthy donors were incubated with antibodies commonly used in trauma research: CD11b (MAC-1), L-selectin (CD62L), Fc γRIII (CD16), and Fc γRII (CD32) in active form (MoPhab A27). Flow cytometric analysis was performed both on a FACSCalibur, a standard flow cytometer, and on a Cell-Dyn Sapphire, a routine haematology analyser. Results. There was a high level of agreement between the two types of analysers, with 41% for Fc γRIII, 80% for L-selectin, 98% for CD11b, and even a 100% agreement for active Fc γRII. Moreover, analysis on the routine haematology analyser was possible in less than a quarter of the time in comparison to the flow cytometer. Conclusion. Analysis of neutrophil phenotype on the Cell-Dyn Sapphire leads to the same conclusion compared to a standard flow cytometer. The markedly reduced time necessary for analysis and reduced labour intensity constitutes a step forward in implementation of this type of analysis in clinical diagnostics in trauma research.

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          Pathophysiology of polytrauma.

          Immediate and early trauma deaths are determined by primary brain injuries, or significant blood loss (haemorrhagic shock), while late mortality is caused by secondary brain injuries and host defence failure. First hits (hypoxia, hypotension, organ and soft tissue injuries, fractures), as well as second hits (e.g. ischaemia/reperfusion injuries, compartment syndromes, operative interventions, infections), induce a host defence response. This is characterized by local and systemic release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, arachidonic acid metabolites, proteins of the contact phase and coagulation systems, complement factors and acute phase proteins, as well as hormonal mediators: it is defined as systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), according to clinical parameters. However, in parallel, anti-inflammatory mediators are produced (compensatory anti-inflammatory response syndrome (CARS). An imbalance of these dual immune responses seems to be responsible for organ dysfunction and increased susceptibility to infections. Endothelial cell damage, accumulation of leukocytes, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and microcirculatory disturbances lead finally to apoptosis and necrosis of parenchymal cells, with the development of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), or multiple organ failure (MOF). Whereas most clinical trials with anti-inflammatory, anti-coagulant, or antioxidant strategies failed, the implementation of pre- and in-hospital trauma protocols and the principle of damage control procedures have reduced post-traumatic complications. However, the development of immunomonitoring will help in the selection of patients at risk of post-traumatic complications and, thereby, the choice of the most appropriate treatment protocols for severely injured patients.
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            Trauma: the role of the innate immune system

            Immune dysfunction can provoke (multiple) organ failure in severely injured patients. This dysfunction manifests in two forms, which follow a biphasic pattern. During the first phase, in addition to the injury by trauma, organ damage is caused by the immune system during a systemic inflammatory response. During the second phase the patient is more susceptible for sepsis due to host defence failure (immune paralysis). The pathophysiological model outlined in this review encompasses etiological factors and the contribution of the innate immune system in the end organ damage. The etiological factors can be divided into intrinsic (genetic predisposition and physiological status) and extrinsic components (type of injury or "traumaload" and surgery or "intervention load"). Of all the factors, the intervention load is the only one which, can be altered by the attending emergency physician. Adjustment of the therapeutic approach and choice of the most appropriate treatment strategy can minimize the damage caused by the immune response and prevent the development of immunological paralysis. This review provides a pathophysiological basis for the damage control concept, in which a staged approach of surgery and post-traumatic immunomonitoring have become important aspects of the treatment protocol. The innate immune system is the main objective of immunomonitoring as it has the most prominent role in organ failure after trauma. Polymorphonuclear phagocytes and monocytes are the main effector-cells of the innate immune system in the processes that lead to organ failure. These cells are controlled by cytokines, chemokines, complement factors and specific tissue signals. The contribution of tissue barrier integrity and its interaction with the innate immune system is further evaluated.
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              Multiple-organ failure. Generalized autodestructive inflammation?

              As multiple-organ failure (MOF) has been generally associated with sepsis, the importance of bacterial sepsis was evaluated retrospectively in 55 trauma and 37 intra-abdominal-sepsis patients with MOF. The severity of MOF was graded, and an analysis was made of day of onset, incidence, severity, sequence, and mortality of organ failures. No difference was found between groups in sequence, severity, or mortality of organ failures. In contrast, bacterial sepsis was found in 65% of intra-abdominal-sepsis patients but only in 33% of trauma patients. It is concluded that sepsis is probably not the essential cause of MOF. Instead, an alternative hypothesis is presented involving massive activation of inflammatory mediators by severe tissue trauma or intra-abdominal sepsis, resulting in systemic damage to vascular endothelia, permeability edema, and impaired oxygen availability to the mitochondria despite adequate arterial oxygen transport.
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                Journal
                Mediators Inflamm
                Mediators Inflamm
                MI
                Mediators of Inflammation
                Hindawi Publishing Corporation
                0962-9351
                1466-1861
                2012
                21 February 2012
                : 2012
                : 509513
                Affiliations
                1Department of Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, 3508 GA Utrecht, The Netherlands
                2Department of Respiratory Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, 3508 GA Utrecht, The Netherlands
                3Department of Clinical Chemistry and Haematology, University Medical Center Utrecht, 3508 GA Utrecht, The Netherlands
                Author notes
                *Kathelijne Maaike Groeneveld: k.m.groeneveld@ 123456umcutrecht.nl

                Academic Editor: Sascha Flohe

                Article
                10.1155/2012/509513
                3317052
                22523451
                bbea9f2d-da11-4a53-98d4-81baf52fc7d2
                Copyright © 2012 Kathelijne Maaike Groeneveld et al.

                This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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                : 1 October 2011
                : 6 December 2011
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                Immunology
                Immunology

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