Abstract

The mortality of critically ill patients with severe sepsis or septic shock has remained high despite different therapeutic innovations, the early and appropriate use of resuscitation measures, antimicrobial therapy adjusted to guidelines, and strict application of therapeutic packages at different admission times or patient diagnosis. The use of immunomodulation has been controversial in recent years, with international protocols and various literature reviews. However new studies on the use of immunoglobulin G enriched immunoglobulin M and A (IgA) have revived the debate. A current review of the pros, cons, and optimal use of enriched immunoglobulin G immunoglobulin M is presented.

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