Novel use of an ultrafiltration device as an alternative method for fluid removal in critically ill pediatric patients with cardiac disease: a case series

Novel use of an ultrafiltration device as an alternative method for fluid removal in critically ill pediatric patients with cardiac disease: a case series

Fluid overload (FO) is a common complication for pediatric patients in the intensive care unit. When conventional therapy fails, hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis is classically used for fluid removal. Unfortunately, these therapies are often associated with cardiovascular or respiratory instabili...

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Main Authors: Sujata Chakravarti, Yasir Al-Qaqaa, Meghan Faulkner, Puneet Bhatla, Michael Argilla, Michelle Ramirez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-06-01
Series:Pediatric Reports
Subjects:
Fluid overload
acute kidney injury
congenital heart disease
ultrafiltration
Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/pr/article/view/6596

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