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A positive fluid balance is associated with a worse outcome in patients with acute renal failure

Critical Care · 2008 · Vol. 12(3) · pp. R74–R74
Didier PayenÀngels PontYasser SakrClaudia SpiesKonrad ReinhartJean‐Louis Vincent

Abstract

In this large European multicenter study, a positive fluid balance was an important factor associated with increased 60-day mortality. Outcome among patients treated with RRT was better when RRT was started early in the course of the ICU stay.

Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, ResuscitationHemodynamic Monitoring and TherapySepsis Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicineBalance (ability)Outcome (game theory)Intensive care medicineAcute kidney injuryInternal medicinePhysical therapy

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Age FactorsEuropeFemaleHealth Status IndicatorsHeart FailureHumansIntensive Care UnitsLength of StayLiver CirrhosisMaleMiddle AgedOliguriaPatient AdmissionProspective StudiesRespiration, Artificial

Funding

  • Abbott Laboratories
  • Eli Lilly and Company
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • Novo Nordisk
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