First-Of-Its-Kind Therapeutic Device Saves Child in Septic Shock With Multiorgan Failure

June 24, 2025

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5-15 mins
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Presented by Health Lab

A groundbreaking device developed at Michigan Medicine saved the life of a child in septic shock and multi-organ failure, with just a 5% chance of survival. Created over two decades by U-M’s Dr. David Humes, the device was used under emergency approval in a remarkable case of recovery. Now, this Michigan-made innovation is gaining traction in pediatric ICUs across the country. Discover how it works—and why it could change the future of sepsis care.

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