Tag: diuretics
Using Diuretic Therapy in the Critically Ill Patient
Diuretics are routinely prescribed in critically ill patients but significant variation in practice exists. In this article, we summarize current data relevant to diuretic prescribing. What are the indications for diuretics... read more
Chlorthalidone Improves Blood Pressure Control in Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease with Hypertension
Among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease and poorly controlled hypertension, chlorthalidone therapy improved blood-pressure control at 12 weeks as compared with placebo. A total of 160 patients underwent randomization,... read more
Estimated Effects of Early Diuretic Use in Critical Illness
The main objectives of this study was to estimate the effects of diuretic use during the first 24 hours of an ICU stay on in-hospital mortality and other clinical outcomes including acute kidney injury (AKI) and duration... read more
