Journal of critical care
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Journal of critical care · Aug 2015
Review Meta AnalysisAssociations of fluid overload with mortality and kidney recovery in patients with acute kidney injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Fluid resuscitation is commonly administered to maintain adequate renal perfusion in critically ill patients to prevent or even treat acute kidney injury (AKI). However, recent studies show that fluid overload is common and might be associated with poor outcomes in patients with AKI. Hence, the objective of this study was to assess the associations of fluid overload with mortality and kidney recovery in patients with AKI. ⋯ Fluid overload is associated with an increased risk of mortality in patients with AKI. The evidence of the relationship between fluid overload and kidney recovery is insufficient.