Fluid Balance, Change in Serum Creatinine and Urine Output as Markers of Acute Kidney Injury Post Cardiac Surgery: An Observational Study
Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is defined as oliguria or rise in serum creatinine but oliguria alone as a diagnostic criterion may over-diagnose AKI. Objectives: Given the association between fluid overload and AKI, we aimed to determine if positive fluid balance can complement the known para...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2014-08-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40697-014-0019-4 |