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In high-risk patients receiving contrast medium, does prophylactic hydration with normal saline compared to no prophylaxis impact the rate of contrast-induced nephropathy?
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RENAL Trial
In critically ill adults requiring renal replacement therapy, does higher intensity dialysis compared to lower intensity dialysis reduce mortality?
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Does early vasopressin use reduce the risk of kidney failure in patients with septic shock compared with norepinephrine?
Continue reading »Editorial: Early vs Late Renal Replacement Therapy
With contrasting conclusions, what do we do for our patients: early or delayed RRT?
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In adult patients on ICU, does early initiation of RRT compared to delayed initiation of RRT reduce mortality at 90 days?
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In critically ill patients with acute kidney injury does early compared with delayed initiation of renal replacement therapy (RRT) improve mortality at 60 days?
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In critically ill patients requiring continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), does regional anticoagulation with citrate prolong circuit life compared to heparin and protamine?
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In critically ill patients, does the use of a balanced crystalloid solution compared to normal saline effect the incidence of acute kidney injury?
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In patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) and severe sepsis or septic shock, does extended daily haemofiltration (EDHF) compared with continuous venovenous haemofiltration (CVVHF) reduce time to renal recovery or mortality at 60 days?
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In critically ill patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) does intensive compared with ‘less intensive’ renal-replacement therapy (RRT) improve mortality?
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