Initiation of CRRT vs. Intermittent Hemodialysis in Critically Ill Patients with Severe AKI

Initiation of CRRT vs. Intermittent Hemodialysis in Critically Ill Patients with Severe AKI

In critically ill patients with severe acute kidney injury (AKI), initiation of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), as compared to intermittent hemodialysis (IHD), was associated with a significant reduction in the... read more

Optimal RRT for Critically Ill Patients with Severe AKI

Optimal RRT for Critically Ill Patients with Severe AKI

In critically ill patients with severe acute kidney injury (AKI), initiation of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), as compared to intermittent hemodialysis (IHD), was associated with a significant reduction in the... read more

Intermittent Hemodialysis for Managing Metabolic Acidosis During Resuscitation of Septic Shock

Intermittent Hemodialysis for Managing Metabolic Acidosis During Resuscitation of Septic Shock

Favorable changes in physiologic and biochemical variables and norepinephrine dependency were observed after IHD in patients with septic shock complicated by metabolic acidosis during resuscitation. Further studies are needed... read more

Heuristic Thinking in the Emergency Department

Heuristic Thinking in the Emergency Department

This paper explores the use of heuristics among highly-trained physicians diagnosing heart disease in the emergency department, a common task with life-or-death consequences. Using data from a large private-payer claims database,... read more