Incidence of acute kidney injury in critically ill patients receiving vancomycin with concomitant piperacillin-tazobactam, cefepime, or meropenem [PDF]
Critically ill patients are frequently treated with empirical antibiotic therapy, including vancomycin and -lactams. Recent evidence suggests an increased risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients who received a combination of vancomycin and ...
Blevins, Adam M +5 more
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Do acute elevations of serum creatinine in primary care engender an increased mortality risk? [PDF]
Background: The significant impact Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) has on patient morbidity and mortality emphasizes the need for early recognition and effective treatment.
A Bottle +35 more
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Role of Mitochondrial Therapy for Ischemic-Reperfusion Injury and Acute Kidney Injury [PDF]
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common clinical disorder associated with decline in renal function because of ischemic and nephrotoxic insults. The pathophysiology of AKI involves multiple cellular mechanisms, such as kidney parenchymal cell (epithelial and endothelial) dysfunction and immune-cell infiltration.
Navjot Pabla, Amandeep Bajwa
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Contrast-induced acute kidney injury and renal support for acute kidney injury : a KDIGO summary (part 2) [PDF]
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and serious problem affecting millions and causing death and disability for many. In 2012, Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes completed the first ever international multidisciplinary clinical practice ...
Kellum, John A, Lameire, Norbert
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Micronutrient and amino acid losses in acute renal replacement therapy [PDF]
A wide range of renal replacement therapies is now available to support patients with acute kidney injury. These treatments utilize diffusion, convection or a combination of these mechanisms to remove metabolic waste products from the bloodstream.
Andrews +24 more
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Long Term Prognosis after Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - What is the Role of Baseline Kidney Function and Recovery? A Systematic Review [PDF]
Peer reviewedPublisher ...
Black, Corri +4 more
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Nomenclature for renal replacement therapy and blood purification techniques in critically ill patients: practical applications [PDF]
This article reports the conclusions of the second part of a consensus expert conference on the nomenclature of renal replacement therapy (RRT) techniques currently utilized to manage acute kidney injury and other organ dysfunction syndromes in ...
Bagshaw, S. M. +66 more
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Acute kidney injury: an acceptable risk of treatment with renin-angiotensin system blockade in primary care? [PDF]
Background: Use of renin-angiotensin system (RAS) blockade has become increasingly widespread driven by evidence-based guidance. There is concern about the role of these agents in the genesis of avoidable acute kidney injury (AKI).
Bellomo R +7 more
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ABSTRACT Background Gastrointestinal graft‐versus‐host disease (GI GVHD) following hematopoietic stem cell transplant is typically managed with medical therapy, but surgery and angioembolization may be warranted in selected cases with life‐threatening complications.
Gaia Brunetti +12 more
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Fenoldapam for Acute Kidney Injury in Children [PDF]
We report two cases of children with severe cardiomyopathy requiring treatment with ventricular assist devices who developed acute kidney injury and were treated with fenoldopam.
Andreoli, Sharon P. +4 more
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