Analysis of effect of preoperative renal insufficiency on clinical prognosis of heart transplant recipients / 器官移植

Objective To evaluate the effect of renal insufficiency before heart transplantation on perioperative death, complications and long-term survival, and to compare the differences between preoperative serum creatinine (Scr) and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in preoperative risk assessment. Methods Clinical data of 1 095 heart transplant recipients were retrospectively analyzed. According to preoperative Scr level, all recipients were divided into the Scr < 133 μmol/L(n=980), Scr 133-176 μmol/L (n=83) and Scr≥177 μmol/L groups (n=32). According to preoperative eGFR, all recipients were divided into eGFR≥90 mL/(min·1.73m2) (n=436), eGFR 60-89 mL/(min·1.73m2) (n=418) and eGFR < 60 mL/(min·1.73m2) groups (n=241). Clinical prognosis of postoperative renal function, perioperative and long-term outcomes of recipients were compared among different groups. The effect of eGFR and Scr level on renal function injury and long-term survival after heart transplantation was assessed. Results With the increase of preoperative Scr level, the proportion of recipients undergoing postoperative continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) was increased, the proportion of recipients receiving postoperative mechanical circulatory support was elevated, the incidence of postoperative complications was increased, the duration of mechanical ventilation and intensive care unit(ICU) stay was prolonged, and the in-hospital fatality was increased. The differences among three groups were statistically significant (all P < 0.05). With the decrease of preoperative eGFR, the proportion of recipients receiving postoperative CRRT was increased, the proportion of recipients using postoperative intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) was elevated, the duration of mechanical ventilation and ICU stay was prolonged, and the in-hospital fatality was increased. The differences among three groups were statistically significant (all P < 0.05). Scr≥177 μmol/L was an independent risk factor for postoperative death [adjusted hazard ratio (HR) 3.64, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.89-6.99, P < 0.01]. Among different groups classified by Scr and eGFR, the cumulative incidence rate of postoperative renal function injury and long-term survival rate were statistically significant among three groups (all P < 0.05). In patients with preoperative Scr < 133 μmol/L, the cumulative incidence rate of postoperative long-term renal function injury was significantly increased with the decrease of preoperative eGFR (P < 0.01). There was no significant difference in postoperative long-term survival rate among patients stratified by different eGFR (P > 0.05). Conclusions Renal insufficiency before heart transplantation is associated with poor perioperative and long-term prognosis. Preoperative Scr and eGFR are the independent risk factors for postoperative renal function injury. Scr yields low sensitivity in the assessment of preoperative renal function, whereas it has high accuracy in predicting perioperative death risk. And eGFR is a more sensitive parameter to evaluate preoperative renal function, which may identify early-stage renal functional abnormality and take effective measures during early stage to reduce adverse effect on prognosis.

Liver transplantation for acute liver failure in children: 8-year experience in a single center / 器官移植

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of liver transplantation for acute liver failure (ALF) in children. Methods Clinical data of 15 children with ALF who underwent liver transplantation were collected and retrospectively analyzed. The proportion of ALF among children undergoing liver transplantation during the same period was calculated. The characteristics, postoperative complications and clinical prognosis of ALF children receiving liver transplantation were analyzed. Results In the same period, the proportion of ALF was 2.0% (15/743) among pediatric recipients undergoing liver transplantation. All 15 children had acute onset of ALF, and most of them were accompanied by fever, diarrhea and progressive yellowing of skin and sclera. Thirteen children were complicated with hepatic encephalopathy before operation (6 cases of stage Ⅳ hepatic encephalopathy), and two children were complicated with myelosuppression and granulocytopenia before liver transplantation. Ten children underwent living donor liver transplantation with relative donor liver, 4 received liver transplantation from donation after cardiac death (DCD), and 1 underwent Domino donor-auxiliary liver transplantation. Of 15 children, 12 recipients had the same blood type with their donors, 1 recipient had compatible blood type with the donor and 2 cases had different blood type with their donors. Among 15 children, 10 cases developed postoperative complications. Postoperative cerebral edema occurred in 5 cases, of whom 4 cases died of diffuse cerebral edema, and the remaining case was in a persistent vegetative state (eyes-open coma). Postoperative cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection was seen in 5 cases. Two children presented with aplastic anemia and survived after bone marrow transplantation, 1 case died of CMV hepatitis and viral encephalitis, and 2 cases died of diffuse brain edema. One child developed graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after liver transplantation, and died of septic shock after bone marrow transplantation. Nine children survived and obtained favorable liver function during postoperative follow-up. Conclusions Liver transplantation is an efficacious treatment for ALF in children, which may enhance the survival rate. Brain edema is the main cause of death in ALF children following liver transplantation, and treatment such as lowering intracranial pressure, improving brain metabolism and blood purification should be actively performed. Liver transplantation should be promptly performed prior to the incidence of irreversible neurological damage in ALF children, which might prolong the survival and enhance long-term prognosis.

Analysis of risk factors and clinical prognosis of acute kidney injury early after lung transplantation / 器官移植

Objective To analyze the risk factors and clinical prognosis of acute kidney injury (AKI) early after lung transplantation. Methods Clinical data of 155 recipients undergoing lung transplantation or combined heart-lung transplantation were retrospectively analyzed, and they were divided into the AKI group (n=104) and non-AKI group (n=51) according to the 2012 Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes Clinical Practice Guideline. The incidence of AKI early after lung transplantation was summarized. The main indexes of recipients were collected. The risk factors of the occurrence of AKI early after lung transplantation were subjected to univariate and multivariate analysis. The clinical prognosis of lung transplant recipients was evaluated and the survival curve was delineated. Results The incidence of AKI early after lung transplantation was 67.1%(104/155), including 47 recipients with stage 1 AKI, 34 recipients with stage2 AKI and 23 recipients with stage 3 AKI, respectively. Sixteen recipients required continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) early after lung transplantation. Preoperative complication with diabetes mellitus, preoperative complication with pulmonary hypertension, intraoperative mean arterial pressure (MAP) < 60 mmHg, intraoperative massive blood transfusion, and treatment with excessive therapeutic concentration of tacrolimus (Tac) within postoperative 1 week were the independent risk factors for the occurrence of AKI early after lung transplantation. Up to the end of follow-up, 66 recipients (42.6%) died, including 50 recipients in the AKI group and 16 recipients in the non-AKI group. The cumulative survival rate in the AKI group was significantly lower than that in the non-AKI group (40% vs. 66%, P < 0.05). With the increase of AKI severity, the cumulative survival rate of lung transplant recipients was decreased. Conclusions AKI develops early after lung transplantation with high incidence and poor clinical prognosis. Preoperative complication with diabetes mellitus and pulmonary hypertension, intraoperative MAP < 60 mmHg and massive blood transfusion, and treatment with excessive therapeutic concentration of Tac within postoperative 1 week are the independent risk factors for the occurrence of AKI early after lung transplantation.

Clinical observation of venous-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in the treatment of refractory septic shock in children / 中华急诊医学杂志

Objective To investigate the efficacy of venous-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in the treatment of refractory septic shock in children.Methods From January 2016 to December 2018,the clinical data of children with refractory septic shock (RSS) treated by VA-ECMO in Department of Critical Medicine Affiliated Children's Hospital of Shanghai Jiao Tong University were retrospectively analyzed.The patients with refractory septic shock (RSS) treated by VA-ECMO were compared with those with non-refractory septic shock (NRSS).Results There were 8 cases in the RSS-ECMO group and 6 cases in the NRSS-ECMO group.The sex,age,PRISM score,complication showed no significant difference in the two groups.The median time of ECMO in the RSS-ECMO group was 182 (141,216) h,and 5 patients were survived and were discharged from the hospital.The blood lactic acid and vasoactive drug index in the RSS-ECMO group was significantly higher than that in the NRSS-ECMO group (P＜0.05 or P＜0.01).The time of vasoactive drugs use and the ratio of combined continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in the RSS-ECMO group were higher than those in the NRSS-ECMO group,but there was no significant difference (P ＞ 0.05).Atter ECMO establishment,the mean invasive arterial pressure increased significantly at 6 h,and lactic acid decreased significantly at 12 h after ECMO support.SCVO2 returned to normal at 24-h ECMO therapy.Conclusions The success rate of VA-ECMO treatment in children with refractory septic shock complicated with MODS is similar to that of children with non-refractory septic shock.The relationship between ECMO and hemodynamic indexes in sepsis should be further explored.

Análise de custo-efetividade da terapia renal substitutiva contínua versus intermitente para pacientes graves com lesão renal aguda, na perspectiva do Sistema Suplementar de Saúde brasileiro / Cost-effectiveness analysis of continuous versus intermittent renal replacement therapy for critically ill acute kidney injury patients under the perspective of the Brazilian Private Healthcare System

Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo é comparar custos e desfechos da Terapia de Substituição Renal Contínua (CRRT) versus Hemodiálise Intermitente (IRRT) em pacientes com lesão renal aguda sob a perspectiva do sistema suplementar de saúde no Brasil. Métodos: Um modelo analítico de decisão foi desenvolvido baseado nos resultados clínicos encontrados no estudo de Ethgen et al., 2015. Este estudo seguiu o padrão CHEERS (Consolidated Health Economic Evaluation Reporting Standards) para reportar a avaliação econômica. Quando a lesão renal aguda ocorre na UTI, inicia-se a CRRT ou IRRT. Definiu-se que o tempo de internação hospitalar e o tempo em UTI foram os mesmos para as duas modalidades. O modelo também assumiu que, se os pacientes ficassem dependentes de diálise, eles não recuperavam sua função renal e permaneciam em diálise ou evoluíam a óbito. O horizonte do estudo foi de 1 ano, 5 anos (caso-base) e 20 anos. Apenas custos diretos para o sistema privado foram considerados. Para desfechos clínicos (utilities), a referência foi o estudo de Klarenbach & Manns, 2009. Conforme diretrizes brasileiras de avaliação de tecnologias em saúde, tanto custos como desfechos foram descontados à taxa de 5% ao ano com análise de sensibilidade na faixa de 0% a 10% ao ano. Além disso, foram realizadas duas análises de sensibilidade: uma univariada e outra determinística bivariada considerando os dois parâmetros-chave que diferenciam CRRT de IRRT: a diferença de custo de implementação por dia e o risco cumulativo de dependência de diálise. Ambas as análises foram rodadas com o horizonte de tempo de 1 ano, 5 anos e de tempo total de vida. Para determinar se o tratamento era custo-efetivo, conforme práticas locais, utilizou-se o limiar de três vezes o Produto Interno Bruto (PIB) per capita, qual seja R$ 84.741 (3 x R$ 28.247). Resultados: Quando se compara CRRT à IRRT para o tratamento inicial da lesão renal aguda, CRRT é dominante versus IRRT a partir de 17 meses de tratamento. Com base nas premissas deste estudo, a coorte de pacientes inicialmente tratada com CRRT tem melhores desfechos clínicos (QALYs ­ Anos de Vida Ajustados pela Qualidade) e custos totais de tratamento mais baixos. Pacientes tratados com CRRT têm maior probabilidade de recuperar a função renal. Conclusão: Os resultados sugerem que CRRT, quando comparada à IRRT, pode ser considerada uma terapia preferencial, ou seja, apresenta melhores desfechos com menor custo total de tratamento, sob a perspectiva do sistema suplementar de saúde no Brasil.

Objective: The objective of this study is to compare the costs and outcomes of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) versus Intermittent Hemodialysis (IRRT) in patients with acute kidney injury from the perspective of the private healthcare system in Brazil. Methods: An analytical decision model was developed based on the clinical results found in the Ethgen et al., 2015 study. Our study followed the CHEERS (Consolidated Health Economic Evaluation Reporting Standards) to report economic valuation. When acute kidney injury occurs in the ICU, patients are initiated in CRRT or IRRT. It was assumed that the length of hospital stay and ICU are the same for both modalities. The model assumes that once patients become dialysis dependent they do not recover their kidney function and remain on dialysis or die. The study horizon was 1 year, 5 years (base-case) and 20 years. Only direct costs to the private system were considered. The clinical outcomes (utilities) are from the Klarenbach & Manns, 2009 study. According to the Brazilian guidelines for health technology assessment, costs and outcomes were discounted at a rate of 5% per year with a sensitivity analysis in the range of 0% to 10% per year. In addition, two sensitivity analyzes were performed: a one-way, which generated a tornado diagram, and a two-way deterministic one considering the two key parameters that differentiate CRRT from IRRT: the daily implementation cost difference and the cumulative risk of dialysis dependence. We ran both analyzes with the time horizon of 1 year, 5 years and lifetime. According to local practices, we used the threshold of 3 times per capita GDP, that is, R $ 84,741 (3 x R$ 28,247) as the threshold for cost-effectiveness. Results: When we compare CRRT to IRRT for the initial treatment of acute kidney injury, CRRT is dominant vs. IRRT from 18 months of treatment. Based our assumptions, the cohort of patients initially treated with CRRT had better clinical outcomes (QALYs ­ Quality Adjusted Life Year) and lower total costs of treatment. Patients treated with CRRT are more likely to recover renal function. Conclusion: The results suggest that CRRT when compared to IRRT can be considered a dominant therapy, that is, it offers better outcomes and lower total treatment costs, under the perspective of the private healthcare system in Brazil.

Analysis on the application value of brain natriuretic peptide levels in patients with hemorrhagic fever of seriously renal syndromes continuous renal replacement therapy / 中国生化药物杂志

Objective To observe and investigate b-type natriuretic peptide(BNP)levels in patients with hemorrhagic fever of seriously renal syndromes line of continuous renal replacement therapy(CRRT)application value.Methods From January 2015 to October 2015 were 48 cases of patients with hemorrhagic fever of seriously renal syndromes as the research object.Conservative treatment after 3 d better person to be included in the control group(24cases), no better continue CRRT(CRRT group, 24cases).Records in the two groups before the conservative treatment in patients with mean arterial pressure(MAP), albumin(propagated), hemoglobin(Hb), b-type natriuretic peptide(BNP)and a 24 h urine(24 h urine);Record after conservative treatment 3 d urea nitrogen, serum creatinine, BNP and 24 h urine(24 h urine).Compare the differences between the two groups of the clinical indicators.Results The control group with CRRT group propagated, urea nitrogen, serum creatinine, BNP-I, BNP-Ⅱ, 24 h urine-Ⅰ, 24 h urine-Ⅱ comparison, the difference had statistical significance (P<0.05).Conclusion The short term the 24 h urine after conservative treatment and BNP levels can better predict whether patients with hemorrhagic fever of Seriously renal syndromes should be line of CRRT.

A clinical evaluation of CRRT coupled with ultrasound-guided percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage for the treatment of severe acute biliary pancreatitis / 中华急诊医学杂志

Objective To investigate the value of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) coupled with minimally invasive ultrasound-guided percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage (PTGD) for the treatment of severe acute biliary pancreatitis.Methods Hospitalized patients with severe acute biliary pancreatitis were recruited from the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Mfiliated Hospital of Qingdao University from June 2010 to June 2015,and divided into conventional CRRT alone group (n =30) and CRRT + PTGD group (n =30).Comparisons of postoperatively symptoms (time required for abdominal pain relief,time consumed for,gastrointestinal decompression),laboratory findings (WBC,PLT,PCT,CRP,AMS,TBIL,ALT,ALB,Lac) and acute physiology and chronic health evaluation score (APACHE Ⅱ,Balthazar CT,MODS) were carried out between two groups.The occurrence of complications (ARDS,abdominal infection,bile leakage,abdominal hemorrhage,intestinal injury,catheter translocation,catheter dislocation) was observed.The differences in duration of ventilator support,the length of stay in ICU,and fatality rate were compared between the two groups.Results Compared with the conventional CRRT alone group,the postoperative symptoms were significantly relieved,and time required for abdominal pain relief and time consumed for gastrointestinal decompression were evidently shortened in the CRRT + PTGD group (P ＜ 0.05).There were statistically significant differences in laboratory findings (WBC,PLT,PCT,CRP,AMS,TBIL,ALT) between two groups (P ＜ 0.05).The differences in APACHE Ⅱ,Balthazar CT and MODS score between the two groups also presented statistical significance (P ＜ 0.05).The comparisons of the duration of ventilator support [(6.1 ± 1.3) d vs.(9.5 ± 1.4) d] andthe length of stay [(15.7 ± 1.1) dvs.(21.1 ± 2.5) d] between thetwo groups revealed statistical significance (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions CRRT coupled with PTGD for the treatment of severe acute biliary pancreatitis can effectively eliminate the inflammatory mediators and toxins from patients.On this basis,the coupled therapy with gallbladder puncture and drainage is capable of decompressing the biliary tract,improving liver function,effectively relieving clinical symptoms,minimizing the changes of laboratory findings an,d APACHE Ⅱ score,and thereby optimizing the prognosis of patients.

The reference value of NGAL in sepsis patients with AKI to choose the timing of CRRT treatment / 中国基层医药

Objective To evaluate the reference value of NGAL in sepsis patients with AKI to choose the timing of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)treatment.Methods 62 sepsis patients with AKI were enrolled in this study.Within 24 hours after the diagnosis,the patients'urine samples were collected,the urinary NGAL levels were measured by ELISA.At the same time,the clinical parameters were collected,such as serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen,blood leukocytes,etc.Depending on whether patients need to receive CRRT,the patients were divided into sepsis CRRT group and septic non CRRT group,the clinical data of the two groups were compared.ROC analysis was performed to evaluate the reference value of NGAL in sepsis patients with AKI to choose the timing of CRRT treatment.Results Total 62 sepsis patients with AKI were enrolled in this study.Ultimately,27 patients received CRRT treatment.Within 24 hours after the diagnosis,the clinical parameters of the two groups,such as serum creatinine,blood urea nitrogen and blood leukocytes showed no significant differences (all P >0.05);but the urinary NGAL level of sepsis CRRT group[(7.9 ±2.5)pg·mL -1 ·cr -1 ]was significantly higher than sepsis non CRRT group[(4.1 ±1.3)pg·mL -1 ·cr -1 ](t =12.912,P <0.01).ROC analysis showed that the area under the curve (AUC)for the value of NGAL in sepsis patients with AKI to choose the timing of CRRT treatment was 0.892(95%CI:0.775 ~0.898,P <0.01).Conclusion Urinary NGAL has a certain reference value in sepsis patients with AKI to choose the timing of CRRT treatment,could contribute to early intervention CRRT treatment.

Effects of CRRT at early stage in patients with hyperlipoidemia severe acute pancreatitis / 中国基层医药

Objective To investigate the effects of early continuous renal replacement thempy(CRRT)for hyperlipoidemia severe acute pancreatitis (HLSAP)patients.Methods 32 HLSAP patients were randomly divided into control group and CRRT treatment group.The levels of serum triglyceride(TG),serum and urine amylase,the APACHEⅡscore,the incidence of mechanical ventilation were compared between the two groups.Results The levels of serum TG was significantly lower in CRRT group than that in the control group in day 3(t =2.885,P =0.003). The APACHE II score,incidence rate of mechanical ventilation,the fatality rate were significantly lower in CRRT group than those in the control group in day 3(χ2 =4.572,t =4.912,χ2 =4.043;P =0.032,0.027,0.044).There were no significant differences between late group than that early group in age,gender,APACHE II score(all P >0.05).There were no significant differences between the two groups in the levels of amylase in serum and urine in day 3(all P >0.05).Conclusion Early CRRT therapy can eliminate the level of TG in HLSAP patients,may improve the prognosis of HLSAP patients.

Determination of daptomycin by UPLC-MS/MS and its pharmacokinetic eva-luation in critically ill patients / 中国药科大学学报

@#A sensitive, selective and simple liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry(UPLC-MS/MS)method was developed for determining of daptomycinin human plasma and effluent. The analyte was extracted from plasma samples by SPE method, separated through a Phenomenex Kinetex C18 column(50 mm×2. 1 mm, 1. 7 μm)using isocratic mobile phase consisting of 0. 1% formic acid-acetonitile(75 ∶25), and analyzed by electro-spray ionization(ESI). The precursor to product ion transitions of m/z 810. 9→159. 1 and m/z 286. 2→217. 2 were used to measure daptomycinand the internal standard, respectively. The method was validated over a concentration range(plasma: 1-200 μg/mL, effulent: 0. 005-20 μg/mL). The intra- and inter-day precision values were less than 10% and accuracy values 90%-110%. The stability of daptomycinin human plasma and effluent under different storage conditions met the requirements of bioanalytical method. The concentration of daptomycin is significant lower in the septic shock patient, when give a dose of 6 mg/kg, the cmax and AUC0-24 h of steady state decreased by 50% and 60% respectively; the increase in capillary permeability and interstitial oedema during sepsis and septic shock may enhance drug distribution. By the way, daptomycin can be cleared via continuous veno-venous hemofiltration(CVVH)for nearly 16%. In summary, on the treatment of continuous renal replacement therapy(CRRT)in patients with septic shock with daptomycin therapy, the suggested dose should be increased, and the drug monitoring should be carried on.

Study of achieving multiple models of plasma treatment by remoulding B.BRAUN Diapact CRRT / 国际生物医学工程杂志

Objective To study how to use the machine of B.BRAUN's Diapact continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) to achieve multiple models of plasma treatment by analyzing the characteristics of the machine.Methods Based on the machine of B.BRAUN's Diapact CRRT,assisted by extra single pump,the pipeline connection of the machine was reformed and the appropriate parameter was reset.Results After the reconstruction,the new equipment could succeed in achieving special plasma treatment such as double filtration plasmpheresis (DFPP)and plasma adsorption (PA).Conclusions The reconstructed equipment can attain special plasma treatment.Compared with plasma exchange (PE),the equipment has some characteristics such as few syndromes and without external plasma.According to its safety and stability,this new method is suitable for clinical application.

Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in Infants and Neonates

Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) has become the preferred dialysis modality to support critically ill children with acute kidney injury. As CRRT technology and clinical practice advances, experiences using CRRT on small infants and neonates have increased. In neonates with hyperammonemia or acute kidney injury during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy, CRRT can be a safe and effective technique. However, there are many limitations of CRRT in neonates, including vascular access, bleeding complications, and lack of neonate-specific devices. This review discusses the basic principles of CRRT and the special considerations when using this technique in neonates and infants.

Comparison between predilution and postdilution continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) for patients with MODS / 中华急诊医学杂志

Objective To comparie the effects of pre-dilution with post-dilution continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) for patients with MODS. Method Thirty-two MODS patients admitted to ICU (Intensive Care Unit ) were randomized and treated with different modes of CRRT. The results of creatinine clearance, acid-base equilibrium, haemodynamic variables before and post therapy were recorded.The maximal pre-filter pressure, the duration of filter unworn out and mortality of patients treated with different modes of CRRT were also recorded. Results Seventeen patients were treated with pre-dilution mode of CRRT and 15 patients treated with post-dilution mode of CRRT. After 24 hours of pre- and postdilution modes of CRRT, the net increase in Ccr (namely the rate of replacement creatinine clearance) were (15.6±4.6) vs. (22.7 ±4. 1) mL/min respectively (P＜0.01); after 48-hour, they were (14.9±3.3)vs. ( 18. 9 ±2. 3) mL/min (p ＜0. 05) . Both dilution modes could improve the blood PH、 HCO3- and BE( P ＜ 0. 05 ) without significant differences between two groups after CRRT therapy ( P ＞ 0. 05 ) . The MAP of patients treated with pre-dilution modes of CRRT therapy for 24 hours and the MAP of patients before therapy were 69. 2 ± 4. 6 and 56. 7 + 9. 1 mmHg respectively ( P ＜ 0. 05 ), and dosage of dopamine used in patients before CRRT therapy and that after CRRT for 24 hours were ( 11.20 +3.45 ) vs (6. 12 +3.41 ) μg ·kg-1 min -1(P＜0.05).The maximal pre-filter pressures of pre-and post-dilution modes were (82.23+9.11) cm H2O, (110.56 +28. 14) cmH2O respectively (P＜0.05), and the durations of lasting effect of filter used in two modes of CRRT were ( 39 + 28. 12 ) vs. ( 25 + 14. 45 ) h respectively ( P ＜0. 05) . Both dilution modes could improve APACHE Scores. There were no significant differences in APACHE Scores and mortalities between two groups after CRRT therapy. Conclusions Post-dilution mode of CRRT has higher filtration rate, but have higher maximal pre-filter pressure and shorter longevity of filter.Pre-dilution mode of CRRT has better effect on improving hemodynamics, reducing usage of vasopressor.Both modes of CRRT can correct acid base equilibrium disorder rapidly. There are no differences in the results of blood gas analysis improved、 APACHE scores and mortality between the two groups.

Clinical Features and Adequate Indication of CRRT in Severely Burned Patients

PURPOSE: Acute renal failure is not a rare event in severe burns and the prognosis of a burn patient becomes remarkably unfavorable with the onset of renal insufficiency. Several studies have reported that the incidence of ARF in severe burns is 0.5 ~ 30% and the mortality rate is 73 ~ 90%. This study analyzed the clinical features of severe burns requiring continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) to determine the adequate indication for CRRT. METHODS: Thirty-nine patients requiring CRRT out of 492 burned patients who were admitted to the burn intensive care unit in the Burn center, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital from January 2003 to December 2004, were reviewed. CRRT was indicated when azotemia, fluid overload, acidosis, or hyperkalemia were observed. The APACHE II score, BUN, creatinine, creatine kinase, bicarbonate and base excess were analyzed at admission and at the initiation of CRRT for the survival group and non-survival group. RESULTS: The incidence of ARF requiring CRRT in severely burned patients was 7.9%. The average of burn area was 51.1%. The mean delay in initiating CRRT was 16.6 days and the mean duration of CRRT was 7.0 days. There was no difference between the survival group and the non- survival group in the data obtained upon admission, but there was a significant difference in the BUN level at the initiation CRRT. Therefore, the BUN level at the initiation CRRT has corelation with the mortality. CONCLUSION: CRRT is helpful for treating severely burned patients who have ARF, particularly those with accompanying with hemodynamic instability. This study showed that the BUN level at the initiation of CRRT associated with mortality. Therefore, the BUN level is an important criterion for initiating CRRT in these patients. However, a prospective randomized control study will be needed to accurately define BUN level.

Removal of Amikacin in Patients Undergoing Continuous Venovenous Hemodiafiltration / 대한신장학회잡지

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to investigate the pharmacokinetics of amikacin in critically ill patients undergoing continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration (CVVHDF). METHODS: Pharmacokinetic parameters in each of six renal failure patients were estimated by measurement of amikacin levels in serum and effluent samples. RESULTS: Average clearance of amikacin by CV VHDF was 28.5+/-4.6 mL/min (mean+/-standard deviation). The sieving coefficient was 0.62+/-0.2 in the hemodiafiltration system of Gambro AN69 membrane set. Volume of distribution of amikacin was estimated to be 0.47+/-0.08 L/kg lean body weight. The half-life of amikacin was significantly reduced by hemodiafiltration to 11.4+/-1.6 hr. 40% of the administered amikacin was removed by CVVHDF over the 24 hour study period. CONCLUSION: We recommend that 10 mg/kg of amikacin should be given i.v. every 48 hours to critically ill patients during CVVHDF. However, individualized approach based on therapeutic drug monitoring of plasma amikacin concentration is necessary for optimum amikacin therapy during CVVHDF due to the varying nature of critically ill patients.

Successful Treatment of Severe Lactic Acidosis by Continuous Venovenous Hemodiafiltration / 대한신장학회잡지

Lactic acidosis is often associated with a strikingly high mortality. The effective therapy involves treatment of the underlying cause and correction of acidemia by infusion of sodium bicarbonate. When lactic acidosis is accompanied by oliguric renal failure, bicarbonate therapy becomes more complex with volume overload and hypernatremia. Hemodialysis against a bicarbonate-buffered dialysate will achieve this. However, it is generally tolerated poorly by hemodynamically unstable patients. We report here three hemodynamically unstable patients with severe lactic acidosis, which was treated successfully by the use of continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration with bicarbonate based dialysate and replacement solution. We would suggest that continuous renal replacement with bicarbonate buffer should be indicated in the treatment of severe lactic acidosis.

Preparative Method of CRRT Displacement Liquid / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE:To investigate the feasibility and accuracy of the current preparative method of CRRT displacement liquid in hospital preparation manufacturing laboratory.METHODS:The electrolytes in 8 CRRT displacement liquid samples were determined and the RSD values were calculated by comparison with theoretic value;the effects of ionic concentration and volume of raw material on the preparing results as well as the RSD of volume error were investigated.RESULTS:The RSD between theoretical and practical ionic concentrations was lower than 4.14%.The maximum change of ionic concentration caused by concentration of solution was 5.32 mmol?L-1;The maximum volume change caused by volume loading was 62 mL and the displacement liquid ionic concentration lower than theoretical value was 0.4 mmol?L-1.The RSD of volume difference was 2.46%.CONCLUSION:The preparing results of CRRT displacement liquid by the preparative method adopted in our hospital can meet the clinical standard on this preparation.

Regional Citrate Anticoagulation for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in Children

PURPOSE: Regional anticoagulation with trisodium citrate for continuous renal replacement therapy(CRRT) is an effective and safe method, with lower bleeding risk. However it is not widely used because of complex current protocols used to prevent anticipated metabolic derangements. We evaluated simplified regional anticoagulation protocols with ACD-A(R) solution and commercially available calcium-containing dialysis solution. METHODS: The medical records of twenty-eight patients who underwent CRRT were reviewed. Hemofilter life span according to the anticoagulation method used was compared, and laboratory findings at pre- and 48 hours post-CRRT initiation were compared in the citrate-based CRRT group. RESULTS: Of the twenty-eight patients, five patients underwent citrate-based CRRT. Hemofilter life span was 1.60+/-0.72 days, showing no significant differences with the hemofilter life span in the heparin based and LMWH based CRRT group. No patients experienced hemorrhagic complications. PT, aPTT, sodium, tCO2, iCa levels showed no difference in pre- and post-CRRT. Total calcium levels were increased. At the recommended postfilter iCa level, i.e., 0.25-0.39 mmol/L, all five patients needed increased amount of citrate infusion, and Ca infusion requirement was decreased. CONCLUSION: Simplified regional citrate anticoagulation with calcium-containing dialysate is an effective and safe method, and is not associated with increased hemofilter clotting. However, increased postfilter iCa level is recommended.

Anticoagulation technology during continuous renal replacement therapy / 中国实用内科杂志

Since continuous renal replacement therapy(CRRT) is a continuous treatment,extracorporeal anticoagulation is an important measure to ensure the success of CRRT.We briefly describe the basic principles,modes and monitoring objectives of anticoagulation in CRRT.Besides,heparin anticoagulation,anticoagulation without heparin and regional citrate anticoagulation(RCA)are presented in details.We emphasize that anticoagulation mode should be individualized,and the correct selection of anticoagulation mode and intensive clinical monitor are essential to prevent complications.

Daytime Intermittent Venovenous Hemofiltration(IVVH) for the Treatment of Refrctory Edema / 대한신장학회잡지

BACKGROUND: Refractory edema in some patients with advanced heart failure or renal failure will not respond to diuretic therapy. In this setting, the ex- cess fluid can be removed by continuous hemofiltration either by continuous arteriovenous hemofiltration (CAVH) or continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH). Careful monitoring is required to prevent life-threatening hypotension due to continued production of large ultrafiltrate. To overcome these disadvantages of CVVH, we attempted to perform daytime 1VVH as an alternative therapeutic modality to CVVH. METHODS: We performed venovenous hemofiltration for eight hours in the daytime in dialysis unit and repeated intermittently at 1 or 2 days interval if further treatment is required. We called this intermittent venovenous hemofiltration(IVVH). From October 1992 through November 1997, we prospectively studied the efficacy and usefulness of IVVH in 42 patients with refractory edema. RESULTS: Underlying disorders which required IVVH were renal insufficiency in 28 patients and nephrotic syndrome in 14 patients. The mean duration of treatment was 17.0+/-8.4 hours. Total UFR was 26.1+/-153L and mean UFR/hr was 1.5+/-2.2L. Edema was successfully controled with only one time treatment of IVVH in 12(28.6%), two in 17(40.5%), three in 7(16.6%), four in 4(9.5%), and five in 2(4.8%), Mean number of IVVH treatments per patient was 2.2+/-0.4 to complete the treatment of refractory edema. Changes in blood chemistry and hemodynamics before and after IVVH were not significantly different. Body weight and abdominal girth decreased significantly after IVVH(p<0.001). No major complications occurred during these trials. There were only two episodes(5.1%) of transient hypotension, and each one episode(2.6%) of bleeding at access site and arrhythmia, respectively. CONCLUSION: These results stongly suggest that IVVH is a simple, safe and effective method in the treatment of refractory edema not responding to diuretic therapy.