Abstract | OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to analyze the efficacy of continuous veno-venous renal replacement therapies in neonates and children. PATIENTS AND METHODS: RESULTS: We used a blood flow between 15 and 40 ml/min and obtained an ultrafiltration rate of 190 +/- 61 ml/hour. The mean life of the hemofilters was 16 +/- 14 hours, with the duration of the technique between 5 and 58 hours. In three episodes the technique was ended because of normalization of renal function. All patients tolerated continuous renal replacement therapies without important secondary effects (one patient had moderate ischemia of the leg because of erroneous arterial catheterization, 3 patients had electrolyte alterations. 1 patient had hypothermia and 5 patients needed platelet transfusions). Seven patients died because of shock and multiple organ failure which was not related to the technique. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | J López-Herce Cid, A Carrillo Alvarez, E Panadero Carlavilla, C Sánchez Sánchez, R Moral Torrero, A Bustinza Arriourtúa |
Journal | Anales espanoles de pediatria
(An Esp Pediatr)
Vol. 49
Issue 1
Pg. 39-45
(Jul 1998)
ISSN: 0302-4342 [Print] Spain |
Vernacular Title | Técnicas de depuración extrarrenal continua venovenosa en neonatos y niños críticamente enfermos. |
PMID | 9718765
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Acute Disease
- Child, Preschool
- Critical Illness
- Female
- Hemofiltration
(methods)
- Humans
- Infant
- Infant, Newborn
- Male
- Renal Insufficiency
(therapy)
- Renal Replacement Therapy
(methods)
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