Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

The most recent articles from: March 2014

  • Curr. Opin. Nephrol. Hypertens. · Mar 2014

    Review

    Are diuretics harmful in the management of acute kidney injury?

    To assess the role of diuretics in acute kidney injury (AKI) and their effectiveness in preventing AKI, achieving fluid balance, and decreasing progression to chronic kidney disease (CKD). ⋯ Diuretics are ineffective and even detrimental in the prevention and treatment of AKI, and neither shorten the duration of AKI, nor reduce the need for renal replacement therapy. Diuretics have an important role in volume management in AKI, but they are not recommended for the prevention of AKI. There is increased emphasis on the prevention of progression of AKI to CKD.

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