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Safely combining renal replacement therapy and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an extracorporeal technique used in acute circulatory and respiratory failures refractory to conventional therapies. ECMO patients are at risk of developing severe acute kidney..

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Impact of early initiation of renal replacement therapy in patients on venoarterial ECMO using target trial emulation with Japanese nationwide…

Abstract While renal replacement therapy (RRT) allows for precise fluid management as well as addressing electrolyte imbalances and the removal of other necessary compounds, its early initiation has not shown..

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Deciding When to Start Renal Replacement Therapy After Cardiac Surgery in Real Life

Abstract Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent complication of cardiac surgery that contributes to postoperative morbidity and mortality. The timing of renal replacement therapy (RRT) remains unclear. The Artificial..

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Antimicrobial Exposures in Critically Ill Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Rationale: Data are suggesting that altered antimicrobial concentrations are likely during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Objectives: The primary aim of this analysis was to describe the pharmacokinetics of antimicrobials..

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End-stage Renal Disease and Long-term Survival Among Survivors of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.

Abstract We aimed to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of newly diagnosed end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring renal-replacement therapy (RRT) among survivors of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and determine..

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Delivering optimal renal replacement therapy to critically ill patients with acute kidney injury

Abstract Critical illness is often complicated by acute kidney injury (AKI). In patients with severe AKI, renal replacement therapy (RRT) is deployed to address metabolic dysfunction and volume excess until..

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Machines that help machines to help patients: optimising antimicrobial dosing in patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and renal replacement therapy…

Abstract Intensive care unit (ICU) patients with end‑organ failure will require specialised machines or extracorporeal therapiesto support the failing organs that would otherwise lead to death. ICU patients with severe..

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Renal Replacement Therapy for Patients Requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Multicenter International Survey

Abstract Introduction: Patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) often require renal replacement therapy (RRT). The challenge of inserting a dialysis catheter (DC) could be solved by direct connection of RRT lines..

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Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Guidelines for Fluid Overload, Acute Kidney Injury, and Electrolyte Management

Abstract This guideline for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) fluid and electrolyte management for all patient populations is intended for educational use to build the knowledge of physicians and other health..

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Levosimendan for Prevention of Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Abstract Background Levosimendan has been shown to confer direct renoprotection in renal endotoxemic and ischemia-reperfusion injury and could increase renal blood flow in patients with low-cardiac-output heart failure. Results from..

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Renal Replacement Therapy in Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support: Who and How.

Patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support frequently develop renal failure requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT). RRT may be performed via a dialysis catheter based approach or via the ECMO..

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