January 1, 2001Cardiology
Intensive Care Unit Management of the Critically Ill Patient with Fluid Overload after Open Heart Surgery
Why the study?
Does hemofiltration improve fluid homeostasis in critically ill patients with fluid overload after open heart surgery who are unresponsive to diuretics?
Population
Critically ill patients with fluid overload after open heart surgery
Design
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Authors
Discussion
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Implication
May support hemofiltration for diuretic-refractory fluid overload post-CPB; leaves open confirmation in prospective trials.
Structured PICO
Does hemofiltration improve fluid homeostasis in critically ill patients with fluid overload after open heart surgery who are unresponsive to diuretics?
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Population
Critically ill patients with fluid overload after open heart surgery
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Intervention
Hemofiltration during and immediately after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB)
Hemofiltration is a safe and effective strategy for managing fluid overload in post-cardiac surgery patients who are unresponsive to diuretics, potentially improving survival if acute renal failure occurs.
Cite This Study
Bellomo et al. (2001) studied this question.