Crit Care Resusc
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
The relationship between hypophosphataemia and outcomes during low-intensity and high-intensity continuous renal replacement therapy.
To identify risk factors for development of hypophosphataemia in patients treated with two different intensities of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and to assess the independent association of hypophosphataemia with major clinical outcomes. ⋯ Hypophosphataemia is common during CRRT and its incidence increases with greater CRRT intensity. Hypophosphataemia is not a robust independent predictor of mortality. Its greater incidence in the higher intensity CRRT arm of the Randomised Evaluation of Normal vs Augmented Level trial does not explain the lack of improved outcomes with such treatment.
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
A brief review of recent trends in Victorian intensive care, 2000-2011.
Review of resource use and patient outcomes of intensive care unit services over time provides insights into service delivery and safety. ⋯ There was an increase in ICU resource availability and evidence of improvement in hospital survival, suggesting improved quality of care. These evaluation methods may be useful in monitoring statewide capacity, service delivery and patient safety.