Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association
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Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. · Jul 1996
Review Comparative StudyDoes continuous renal replacement therapy favourably influence the outcome of the patients?
Continuous haemodialysis and continuous haemofiltration are efficient and safe techniques for the treatment of acute renal failure. Theoretical advantages are improved haemodynamic stability and easier fluid removal. All 15 available studies comparing intermittent (522 patients) with continuous (651 patients) renal replacement therapy have been reviewed. ⋯ Both QF improved from 1984 until 1994, when analyzed for continuous (P<0.001) or intermittent (P<0.001) treatment modality. Thus the quality of treatment of patients with acute renal failure improved during the last decade. However, there is no evidence with respect to survival rate that a continuous renal replacement therapy is superior to an intermittent one.