Optimizing MObility for critically ill patiEnts undergoing Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (MOvE CRRT): An audit of mobility interventions in the intensive care unit

Author(s):  
Drayton E. Trumble ◽  
Jodi DeVries ◽  
Ellen Reil ◽  
Xiaoming Wang ◽  
Sean M. Bagshaw ◽  
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2001 ◽  
Vol 45 (10) ◽  
pp. 2949-2954 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca S. Malone ◽  
Douglas N. Fish ◽  
Edward Abraham ◽  
Isaac Teitelbaum

ABSTRACT The pharmacokinetics of intravenously administered levofloxacin and ciprofloxacin were studied in intensive care unit patients during continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH; four patients received levofloxacin, and five received ciprofloxacin) or hemodiafiltration (CVVHDF; six patients received levofloxacin, and five received ciprofloxacin). Levofloxacin clearance was substantially increased during both CVVH and CVVHDF, while ciprofloxacin clearance was affected less. The results of this study suggest that doses of levofloxacin of 250 mg/day and ciprofloxacin of 400 mg/day are sufficient to maintain effective drug concentrations in the plasma of patients undergoing CVVH or CVVHDF.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge not provided not provided Machado Alba

Introduction: Acute kidney injury is characterized by a sudden decrease in renal function. The objective was to determine the variables that are associated with the need for continuous renal replacement therapy and its outcome in critically ill patients treated in two intensive care units. Methods. A cohort follow-up study with reviewed clinical histories of 140 patients admitted between January-2012 and July-2015, who were receiving continuous therapy, and the main outcome was survival after discharge. Clinical variables, severity scores, disease prognosis, continuous renal replacement techniques and outcomes were collected. Results. Mean age was 61.9±17.6 years, and 60.7% were men. Septic shock was the main cause of acute kidney injury. In total, 79.4% of cases died in the intensive care units. The median dose of continuous renal replacement therapy was 28 ml/kg/hour (interquartile range: 35-37). The late initiation of the therapy between 25-72 hours after the diagnosis increased the probability that the patient would experience a fatal outcome (OR:6.9, 95%CI:1.5-33.0). Conclusions: Acute kidney injury secondary to sepsis is a frequent condition in critically ill patients and is associated with high mortality rates. In these cases, continuous renal replacement therapy was the main recourse for its treatment.


1994 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 265-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric F. H. van Bommel ◽  
Karel M. L. Leunissen ◽  
Willem Weimar

van Bommel EFH, Leunissen KML, Weimar W. Continuous renal replacement therapy for critically ill patients: an update. J Intensive Care Med 1994; 9: 265–280. Despite continuous progress in intensive care during the last decades, the outcome of critically ill patients in whom acute renal failure (ARF) develops is still poor. This outcome may be explained partially by the frequent occurrence of ARF as part of multiple organ systems failure (MOSF). In this complex and unstable patient population, the provision of adequate renal support with either intermittent hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis may pose major problems. Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is now increasingly accepted as the preferred treatment modality in the management of ARF in these patients. The technique offers adequate control of biochemistry and fluid balance in hemodynamically unstable patients, thereby enabling aggressive nutritional and inotropic support without the risk of exacerbating azotemia or fluid overload. In addition, experimental and clinical data suggest that CRRT may have a beneficial influence on hemodynamics and gas exchange in patients with septic shock and (nonrenal) MOSF, independent of an impact on fluid balance. We review both technical and clinical aspects of various continuous therapies, including their impact on serum drug levels and nutrient balance. In addition, an attempt is made to clarify the possible beneficial role of CRRT in reducing patient morbidity and mortality in the ICU.


Nephrology ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 405-410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanli Jia ◽  
Li Jiang ◽  
Ying Wen ◽  
Meiping Wang ◽  
Xiuming Xi ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fahad Marmarchi ◽  
Michael Liu ◽  
Srikant Rangaraju ◽  
Sara C Auld ◽  
Maria Christina Creel-Bulos ◽  
...  

Background: Studies of COVID-19 have shown that African Americans have been affected by the virus at a higher rate compared to other races. This cohort study investigated comorbidities and clinical outcomes by race among COVID-19 patients admitted to the intensive care unit. Methods: This is a case series of critically ill patients admitted with COVID-19 to a tertiary referral teaching hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. The study included all critically ill hospitalized patients between March 6, 2020 and May 5, 2020. Clinical outcomes during hospitalization included mechanical ventilation, renal replacement therapy and mortality stratified by race. Results Of 288 patients included (mean age, 63 +/- 16 years; 45% female), 210 (73%) were African American. African Americans had significantly higher rates of comorbidities compared to other races, including hypertension (80% vs 59%, p=0.001), diabetes (49% vs 34%, p=0.026) and mean BMI (33 kg/m2vs 28 kg/m2, p<0.001). Despite African Americans requiring continuous renal replacement therapy during hospitalization at higher rates than other races (27% vs 13%, p=0.011), rates of intubation, intensive care unit length of stay, and overall mortality (30% vs 24%, p=0.307) were similar. Conclusion This racially diverse series of critically ill COVID-19 patients shows that despite higher rates of comorbidities at hospital admission in African Americans compared with other races, there was no significant difference in mortality.


Author(s):  
M. Ostermann ◽  
A. Schneider ◽  
T. Rimmele ◽  
I. Bobek ◽  
M. van Dam ◽  
...  

Abstract Purpose Critical Care Nephrology is an emerging sub-specialty of Critical Care. Despite increasing awareness about the serious impact of acute kidney injury (AKI) and renal replacement therapy (RRT), important knowledge gaps persist. This report represents a summary of a 1-day meeting of the AKI section of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) identifying priorities for future AKI research. Methods International Members of the AKI section of the ESICM were selected and allocated to one of three subgroups: “AKI diagnosis and evaluation”, “Medical management of AKI” and “Renal Replacement Therapy for AKI.” Using a modified Delphi methodology, each group identified knowledge gaps and developed potential proposals for future collaborative research. Results The following key research projects were developed: Systematic reviews: (a) epidemiology of AKI with stratification by patient cohorts and diagnostic criteria; (b) role of higher blood pressure targets in patients with hypertension admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, and (c) specific clearance characteristics of different modalities of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). Observational studies: (a) epidemiology of critically ill patients according to AKI duration, and (b) current clinical practice of CRRT. Intervention studies:( a) Comparison of different blood pressure targets in critically ill patients with hypertension, and (b) comparison of clearance of solutes with various molecular weights between different CRRT modalities. Conclusion Consensus was reached on a future research agenda for the AKI section of the ESICM.


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