Acute renal failure in the critically ill patient is associated with high mortality. Often these
patients are hemodynamically unstable, require judicious fluid management, and have a …

Several new methods of renal replacement therapy are now available for the treatment of
acute renal failure in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting. Continuous dialysis techniques …

Acute renal failure (ARF) is defined broadly as the abrupt loss of renal function that results in
the failure of the kidney to excrete metabolic waste products, such as urea, or to maintain …

Acute renal failure (ARF) is a common problem in the intensive care unit (ICU) and, despite
significant improvements in the care of critically ill patients, the mortality from this …

A continuous approach to renal replacement therapy (CRRT) for critically ill patients was
introduced in 1977 and was hailed almost immediately as an improved alternative to …

van Bommel EFH, Leunissen KML, Weimar W. Continuous renal replacement therapy for
critically ill patients: an update. J Intensive Care Med 1994; 9: 265–280. Despite continuous …

Acute renal failure (ARF) is associated with poor clinical outcome, particularly in critically ill
patients. Different renal replacement techniques are available for treatment of ARF, but a …

Renal replacement therapy (RRT) to support critically ill patients with acute kidney injury
(AKI) has become routine. It forms a very important part of the combined management of …

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and serious complication in critically ill patients. The
mortality rate remains high despite improved renal replacement techniques. A possible …

The choices regarding renal replacement therapy in acute renal failure have become more
complex. The underlying prognosis of the patient should be considered when making the …