Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association
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Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. · Aug 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialComparison of continuous and intermittent renal replacement therapy for acute renal failure.
Mortality rates of critically ill patients with acute renal failure (ARF) requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT) are high. Intermittent and continuous RRT are available for these patients on the intensive care units (ICUs). It is unknown which technique is superior with respect to patient outcome. ⋯ The present investigation provides no evidence for a survival benefit of continuous vs intermittent RRT in ICU patients with ARF.