QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians
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Renal replacement therapy (RRT) for acute renal failure (ARF) may be provided in many settings within the hospital. Such patients require a high level of care and often have a poor prognosis. No prospective studies have accurately defined this population, making the prediction of necessary resources and the planning of services difficult. ⋯ The annual incidence of ARF requiring RRT is just over 200 per million population, almost twice that of end-stage renal disease requiring RRT. Such treatment places high demands upon health care resources.