SeaStar Medical Holding Corporation has announced the results of a recently published health economic study concerning the QUELIMMUNE therapy, aimed at treating pediatric Acute Kidney Injury (AKI). The study, published in the Journal of Medical Economics, indicates significant cost savings, estimating a reduction of approximately 18% per hospitalization. The economic analysis projects a cost savings of $69,146 per hospitalization when QUELIMMUNE is used, compared to standard treatments. This potential cost reduction is attributed to shorter hospital stays and increased survival rates, as clinical data shows a 77% survival rate in patients treated with QUELIMMUNE. The therapy, approved by the FDA under a Humanitarian Device Exemption in 2024, is designed for pediatric patients with AKI due to sepsis or septic conditions. SeaStar Medical is also conducting the NEUTRALIZE-AKI pivotal trial to further assess the safety and efficacy of its SCD therapy in ICU patients with AKI.