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Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies

EDTNA-ERCA Journal, 2002
SummaryContinuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) is frequently used in patients admitted to intensive care units with multiple organ failure and acute renal failure. These patients are prone to developing hypotension making it very difficult to use conventional haemodialysis for their treatment.
Luis Jorge Rodrigues, Gaspar, Nelson Martins, Moreira, Aires Ademar, Moutinho, Paulo Jorge, Moreira Pinto, Helder Brízida, Lima   +4 more
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Renal replacement therapy in the elderly

The Netherlands Journal of Medicine, 1996
In a retrospective study the medical records of 122 patients aged over 65 years at the start of renal replacement therapy (RRT) in our dialysis centre were analysed.The mean age at the start of RRT was 72.7 +/- 5.7 years (range 65.0-90.3). Seventy-six percent were treated with haemodialysis, 21% with haemofiltration and 3% with continuous ambulatory ...
C M, Mandigers, W, de Jong, A W, van den Wall Bake, P G, Gerlag   +3 more
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Renal replacement therapy in acute renal failure

Best Practice & Research Clinical Anaesthesiology, 2004
Acute renal failure (ARF) is a common condition in hospitalized patients. The aetiology and physiological characteristics differ from those of chronic renal failure (CRF) and both conditions should be approached differently. At present, the approach to the management of ARF is very heterogeneous.
Vincent, D'Intini, Claudio, Ronco, Monica, Bonello, Rinaldo, Bellomo   +3 more
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Renal replacement therapy and acute renal failure

Current Opinion in Pediatrics, 2005
Acute renal failure (ARF) is a syndrome that occurs when there is a sudden decline in the glomerular filtration rate. The purpose of this review is to examine new developments and clinical applications of renal replacement therapies including hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy, the bioartificial kidney, and peritoneal dialysis in the ...
Albert, Quan, Raymond, Quigley
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Renal replacement therapy II.

The Practitioner, 1990
The treatment of renal failure includes dietary modification, drug treatment and hormonal supplements as well as renal transplantation. The rationale for these therapies and the associated problems likely to present to the GP are given practical consideration.
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Machines for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy

2001
Evolution in the field of hemodialysis has led to a parallel development of new systems for acute renal replacement therapy in the intensive-care patients (1). The use of new devices and machines, together with a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms of solute and water removal in continuous renal replacement therapies (CRRT), have made it ...
Ronco C, Brendolan A, Dan M, Piccinni P, Bellomo R   +4 more
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Renal Replacement Therapy in Children

2009
Abstract There are various options for renal replacement therapy (RRT) in children. The type of RRT largely depends on the child’s size, the reason for initiating therapy, and the equipment and expertise available at an institution.
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Renal replacement therapy in acute renal failure

Current Opinion in Nephrology and Hypertension, 1996
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 choice of a dialysis treatment. The attending nephrologist must also have a working knowledge of the potential advantages of various dialyzers and continuous renal replacement ...
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Renal Replacement Therapy

Scottish Medical Journal, 1999
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Renal Replacement Therapy for Hemophiliacs

The International Journal of Artificial Organs, 1997
P, Roy-Chaudhury, R C, Manfro
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