Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association
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Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. · Oct 2010
Rapid detection of acute kidney injury by plasma cystatin C in the intensive care unit.
Plasma cystatin C (pCysC) has been proposed as an alternative to plasma creatinine (pCr) as a measure of renal function. We compared the detection of functional change by both biomarkers in critically ill patients. ⋯ pCysC was an effective and earlier surrogate marker of decreased renal function than pCr in a general ICU population.
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Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. · Oct 2010
Regional citrate anticoagulation is safe in intermittent high-flux haemodialysis treatment of children and adolescents with an increased risk of bleeding.
Regional citrate anticoagulation (RCA) is strongly recommended for adults with an increased risk of bleeding complications. The objective of this retrospective analysis was to evaluate an RCA protocol concerning feasibility and safety in intermittent high-flux haemodialysis (iHD) treatment in children and adolescents. ⋯ RCA is feasible, safe and effective in paediatric intermittent haemodialysis treatment.