Journal article
Timing the initiation of renal replacement therapy for acute kidney injury in Canadian intensive care units: a multicentre observational study
Abstract
PurposeThe optimal timing for starting renal replacement therapy (RRT) in patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) is unknown. Defining current practice is necessary to design interventional trials. We describe the current Canadian practice regarding the timing of RRT initiation for AKI.MethodsAn observational study of patients undergoing RRT for AKI was undertaken at 11 intensive care units (ICUs) across Canada. Data were captured on …
Authors
Clark E; Wald R; Levin A; Bouchard J; Adhikari NKJ; Hladunewich M; Richardson RMA; James MT; Walsh MW; House AA
Journal
Journal canadien d'anesthésie, Vol. 59, No. 9, pp. 861–870
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
September 2012
DOI
10.1007/s12630-012-9750-4
ISSN
0832-610X