Comparative study of anticoagulation versus saline flushes in continuous renal replacement therapy

Systemic heparinization during continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is associated with disadvantage of risk of bleeding. This study analyses the efficacy of frequent saline flushes compared with heparin anticoagulation to maintain filter life. From January 2004 to November 2007, 65 critically...

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Main Authors: Nagarik Amit, Soni Sachin, Adikey Gopal, Raman Anuradha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2010-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Online Access:http://www.sjkdt.org/article.asp?issn=1319-2442;year=2010;volume=21;issue=3;spage=478;epage=483;aulast=Nagarik

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