The observed inflammatory response of soluble cell adhesion molecules could be useful in monitoring
endothelial activation immediately following thermal injury.
ABSTRACT
Background: The role of leukocyte adhesion molecules in patients with burns and their relationship to other parameters of inflammation and lipid metabolism is only recently beginning to be explored. Therefore, we investigated the temporal changes in the levels of soluble cell adhesion molecules and other parameters of inflammation and lipoprotein metabolism in patients with thermal injury.