Renal replacement therapy I: indications and timing. Export

@article{citeulike:1002953, abstract = {The indications for initiation of renal replacement therapy in acute renal failure are controversial. Although volume overload, metabolic acidosis, hyperkalemia and other electrolyte disturbances, and overt uremic manifestations are commonly accepted indications for renal replacement therapy, specific criteria for initiation of therapy based on these conditions are highly subjective. Progressive azotemia in the absence of overt uremia is another common indication for renal replacement therapy although there is no consensus on the degree of azotemia that warrants initiation of therapy. The clinical data regarding timing and initiation of renal support in patients who have acute renal failure are reviewed. Definitive resolution of the appropriate indications and timing for initiation of renal replacement therapy in acute renal failure requires prospective evaluation in a randomized clinical trial.}, address = {Renal Section, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA 15240-0001, USA. palevsky@pitt.edu}, author = {Palevsky, P. M.}, citeulike-article-id = {1002953}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ccc.2004.12.002}, citeulike-linkout-1 = {http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15781167}, citeulike-linkout-2 = {http://www.hubmed.org/display.cgi?uids=15781167}, doi = {10.1016/j.ccc.2004.12.002}, issn = {0749-0704}, journal = {Crit Care Clin}, keywords = {arf}, month = {April}, number = {2}, pages = {347--356}, posted-at = {2006-12-20 04:54:17}, priority = {2}, title = {Renal replacement therapy I: indications and timing.}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ccc.2004.12.002}, volume = {21}, year = {2005} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:1002953 L3 - citeulike-article-id:1002953 N2 - The indications for initiation of renal replacement therapy in acute renal failure are controversial. Although volume overload, metabolic acidosis, hyperkalemia and other electrolyte disturbances, and overt uremic manifestations are commonly accepted indications for renal replacement therapy, specific criteria for initiation of therapy based on these conditions are highly subjective. Progressive azotemia in the absence of overt uremia is another common indication for renal replacement therapy although there is no consensus on the degree of azotemia that warrants initiation of therapy. The clinical data regarding timing and initiation of renal support in patients who have acute renal failure are reviewed. Definitive resolution of the appropriate indications and timing for initiation of renal replacement therapy in acute renal failure requires prospective evaluation in a randomized clinical trial. IS - 2 JF - Crit Care Clin SN - 0749-0704 AD - Renal Section, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA 15240-0001, USA. palevsky@pitt.edu EP - 356 TI - Renal replacement therapy I: indications and timing. VL - 21 SP - 347 KW - arf AU - Palevsky, PM PY - 2005/04// UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ccc.2004.12.002 ER -