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Nalesso F, Bettin E, Bogo M, Cacciapuoti M, Cattarin L, Scaparrotta G, Calò LA. Safety of Citrate Anticoagulation in CKRT: Monocentric Experience of a Dynamic Protocol of Calcium Monitoring. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5201. [PMID: 37629242 PMCID: PMC10455350 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12165201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Regional Citrate Anticoagulation (RCA) is considered the first-line anticoagulation for Continuous Kidney Replacement Therapy (CKRT). The RCA requires strict protocols and trained staff to avoid unsafe use and ensure its benefit. We have analyzed all our CKRT prescriptions from December 2020 to April 2022 anonymously, collecting data on CKRT, lab tests, clinical conditions, and complications of RCA. In addition, in order to better detect citrate accumulation, we have performed an RCA protocol by reducing the CaTot/Ca2+ ratio cut-off from 2.50 to 2.40 and increasing the number of calcium checks according to its trend. Among the 374 patients in CKRT, 104 received RCA prescriptions, of which 11 (10.6%) were discontinued: 4 for the suspicion of citrate accumulation, 1 for the development of metabolic alkalosis, 1 for the shift to a different CKRT procedure due to the need for a higher bicarbonate dose, 4 for the elevation of hepatocytolysis indexes, and 1 due to a preemptive discontinuation following massive post-surgery bleeding. None of the patients have had citrate toxicity as indicated by a CaTot/Ca2+ greater than 2.50, and our protocol has allowed the early identification of patients who might develop clinical citrate toxicity.
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- Federico Nalesso
- Department of Medicine, Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplant, University of Padua, 35128 Padua, Italy (L.A.C.)
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Pistolesi V, Morabito S, Pota V, Valente F, Di Mario F, Fiaccadori E, Grasselli G, Brienza N, Cantaluppi V, De Rosa S, Fanelli V, Fiorentino M, Marengo M, Romagnoli S. Regional citrate anticoagulation (RCA) in critically ill patients undergoing renal replacement therapy (RRT): expert opinion from the SIAARTI-SIN joint commission. JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIA, ANALGESIA AND CRITICAL CARE (ONLINE) 2023; 3:7. [PMID: 37386664 DOI: 10.1186/s44158-023-00091-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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Renal replacement therapies (RRT) are essential to support critically ill patients with severe acute kidney injury (AKI), providing control of solutes, fluid balance and acid-base status. To maintain the patency of the extracorporeal circuit, minimizing downtime periods and blood losses due to filter clotting, an effective anticoagulation strategy is required.Regional citrate anticoagulation (RCA) has been introduced in clinical practice for continuous RRT (CRRT) in the early 1990s and has had a progressively wider acceptance in parallel to the development of simplified systems and safe protocols. Main guidelines on AKI support the use of RCA as the first line anticoagulation strategy during CRRT in patients without contraindications to citrate and regardless of the patient's bleeding risk.Experts from the SIAARTI-SIN joint commission have prepared this position statement which discusses the use of RCA in different RRT modalities also in combination with other extracorporeal organ support systems. Furthermore, advise is provided on potential limitations to the use of RCA in high-risk patients with particular attention to the need for a rigorous monitoring in complex clinical settings. Finally, the main findings about the prospective of optimization of RRT solutions aimed at preventing electrolyte derangements during RCA are discussed in detail.
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- Valentina Pistolesi
- UOSD Dialisi, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico Umberto I, "Sapienza" Università̀ di Roma, Rome, Italy.
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- UOSD Dialisi, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico Umberto I, "Sapienza" Università̀ di Roma, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Women, Child, General and Specialistic Surgery, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Nephrology and Dialysis Unit, Santa Chiara Regional Hospital, APSS, Trento, Italy
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- UO Nefrologia, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Parma, Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università di Parma, Parma, Italy
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- UO Nefrologia, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Parma, Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università di Parma, Parma, Italy
- Scuola di Specializzazione in Nefrologia, Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università di Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Emergency, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, ICU Section, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy
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- Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation Unit, Department of Translational Medicine (DIMET), University of Piemonte Orientale (UPO), AOU "Maggiore Della Carità", Novara, Italy
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- Centre for Medical Sciences-CISMed, University of Trento, Trento, Italy
- Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Santa Chiara Regional Hospital, APSS, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Emergency, Città della Salute e della Scienza Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Nephrology Dialysis and Transplantation Unit, Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area (DiMePRe-J), University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Medical Specialist, Nephrology and Dialysis Unit, ASL CN1, Cuneo, Italy
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- Section of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, AOU Careggi, Florence, Italy
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Boer W, Verbrugghe W, Hoste E, Jacobs R, Jorens PG. Unapparent systemic effects of regional anticoagulation with citrate in continuous renal replacement therapy: a narrative review. Ann Intensive Care 2023; 13:16. [PMID: 36899104 PMCID: PMC10006386 DOI: 10.1186/s13613-023-01113-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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The use of citrate, through reversible binding of calcium, has become the preferred choice for anticoagulation in continuous renal replacement therapy in the critically ill patient. Though generally considered as very efficacious in acute kidney injury, this type of anticoagulation can cause acid-base disorders as well as citrate accumulation and overload, phenomena which have been well described. The purpose of this narrative review is to provide an overview of some other, non-anticoagulation effects of citrate chelation during its use as anticoagulant. We highlight the effects seen on the calcium balance and hormonal status, phosphate and magnesium balance, as well as oxidative stress resulting from these unapparent effects. As most of these data on these non-anticoagulation effects have been obtained in small observational studies, new and larger studies documenting both short- and long-term effects should be undertaken. Subsequent future guidelines for citrate-based continuous renal replacement therapy should take not only the metabolic but also these unapparent effects into account.
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- Willem Boer
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine & Pain Medicine, Ziekenhuis Oost Limburg ZOL, Genk, Belgium.
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Antwerp University Hospital, University of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium
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- Intensive Care Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Paediatrics, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, and Research Foundation Flanders (FWO), Ghent University, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Antwerp University Hospital, University of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Antwerp University Hospital, LEMP, University of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium
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Genovesi S, Regolisti G, Burlacu A, Covic A, Combe C, Mitra S, Basile C. The conundrum of the complex relationship between acute kidney injury and cardiac arrhythmias. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2022; 38:1097-1112. [PMID: 35777072 DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfac210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is defined by a rapid increase in serum creatinine levels, reduced urine output, or both. Death may occur in 16%-49% of patients admitted to an intensive care unit with severe AKI. Complex arrhythmias are a potentially serious complication in AKI patients with pre-existing or AKI-induced heart damage and myocardial dysfunction, fluid overload, and especially electrolyte and acid-base disorders representing the pathogenetic mechanisms of arrhythmogenesis. Cardiac arrhythmias, in turn, increase the risk of poor renal outcomes, including AKI. Arrhythmic risk in AKI patients receiving kidney replacement treatment may be reduced by modifying dialysis/replacement fluid composition. The most common arrhythmia observed in AKI patients is atrial fibrillation. Severe hyperkalemia, sometimes combined with hypocalcemia, causes severe bradyarrhythmias in this clinical setting. Although the likelihood of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias is reportedly low, the combination of cardiac ischemia and specific electrolyte or acid-base abnormalities may increase this risk, particularly in AKI patients who require kidney replacement treatment. The purpose of this review is to summarize the available epidemiological, pathophysiological, and prognostic evidence aiming to clarify the complex relationships between AKI and cardiac arrhythmias.
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- Simonetta Genovesi
- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano - Bicocca, Nephrology Clinic, Monza, Italy.,Istituto Auxologico Italiano, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Clinica e Immunologia Medica -Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria e Università degli Studi di Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Interventional Cardiology - Cardiovascular Diseases Institute, and 'Grigore T. Popa' University of Medicine, Iasi, Romania
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- Nephrology Clinic, Dialysis, and Renal Transplant Center - 'C.I. Parhon' University Hospital, and 'Grigore T. Popa' University of Medicine, Iasi, Romania
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- Service de Néphrologie Transplantation Dialyse Aphérèse, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, and Unité INSERM 1026, Université de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Nephrology, Manchester Academy of Health Sciences Centre, Manchester University Hospitals Foundation Trust, Oxford Road, Manchester, UK
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- Associazione Nefrologica Gabriella Sebastio, Martina Franca, Italy
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Xu Q, Jiang B, Li J, Lu W, Li J. Comparison of CVVH and CVVHDF on filter lifespan and solute removal - a randomized controlled trial. Ther Apher Dial 2021; 26:1030-1039. [PMID: 34967496 DOI: 10.1111/1744-9987.13787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 12/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to investigate whether Continuous Veno-Venous Hemodiafiltration (CVVHDF) has a different filter lifespan and molecular solutes clearance when compared to Continuous Veno-Venous Hemofiltration (CVVH). METHODS Sixty patients were enrolled in this study and randomly assigned to the CVVHDF (n=30) or CVVH (n=30) groups. Demographics, laboratory tests, urea, creatinine, IL-6, β2-microglobulin, and myoglobulin clearance were recorded. RESULTS Patients in the CVVH group had a shorter median time of filter lifespan compared with those in the CVVHDF group (20 vs 37.5 hours, p = 0.002). Urea and creatinine clearance were not significantly different between groups over time (p >0.05). IL-6, β2-microglobulin, and myoglobulin clearance were higher in the CVVH group. The transmembrane pressure (TMP) was significantly higher in the CVVH group. CONCLUSION The use of CVVHDF may lead to a longer filter lifespan and lower clearance of medium and large molecules without affecting the small molecular solute clearance.
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- Qiancheng Xu
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.,Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College (Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College), Wuhu, Anhui, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The Second People's Hospital of Wuhu, Wuhu, Anhui, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Second People's Hospital of Wuhu, Wuhu, Anhui, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College (Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College), Wuhu, Anhui, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Nalesso F, Garzotto F, Cattarin L, Innico G, Gobbi L, Calò LA. Impact of different hemodiafiltration solutions on ionemia in long-term CRRT. Int J Artif Organs 2021; 44:807-815. [PMID: 34472996 DOI: 10.1177/03913988211043203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Critical patients with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) requiring renal replacement therapy are in most cases eligible only for continuous modalities where the electrolyte balance control is a critical issue. The standard solutions used for hemodiafiltration, containing potassium at 2 mmol/L and no phosphorus, determines during the extended renal replacement therapy hypokalemia and hypophosphatemia. Therefore, solutions containing potassium and phosphate in physiological concentrations were formulated to avoid electrolyte imbalances and reduce ion alterations in prolonged treatments, these solutions are not routinely used in the standard clinical practice. To avoid electrolyte imbalances, we have first introduced in our practice two different solutions and then we have retrospectively analyzed the electrolyte balance upon these two solutions in order to identity the impact of these solutions on potassium and phosphate according to our clinical practice. We retrospectively analyzed 96 patients treated with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) in the intensive care units (ICU) at Padua's University Hospital to evaluate the role on electrolyte balance of Phoxilium® and Prismasol 2® that differ in their composition and the need for electrolytes infusions. In the Phoxilium group the frequency of hypokalemia, hypophosphatemia, and the need of potassium and phosphate replacement were significantly reduced resulting in a reduction in complications, workload, and clinical risk associated with infusions of electrolytes. Our data demonstrated that the use of these two different hemodiafiltration solutions can reduce the occurrence of hypokalemia and hypophosphatemia during CRRT performing personalized treatments without the use of potassium and phosphate infusions.
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- Federico Nalesso
- Department of Medicine, Nephrology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Nephrology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Nephrology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Nephrology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Nephrology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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Yessayan L, Sohaney R, Puri V, Wagner B, Riddle A, Dickinson S, Napolitano L, Heung M, Humes D, Szamosfalvi B. Regional citrate anticoagulation "non-shock" protocol with pre-calculated flow settings for patients with at least 6 L/hour liver citrate clearance. BMC Nephrol 2021; 22:244. [PMID: 34215201 PMCID: PMC8249839 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-021-02443-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Regional citrate anticoagulation (RCA) for the prevention of clotting of the extracorporeal blood circuit during continuous kidney replacement therapy (CKRT) has been employed in limited fashion because of the complexity and complications associated with certain protocols. Hypertonic citrate infusion to achieve circuit anticoagulation results in variable systemic citrate- and sodium load and increases the risk of citrate accumulation and hypernatremia. The practice of "single starting calcium infusion rate for all patients" puts patients at risk for clinically significant hypocalcemia if filter effluent calcium losses exceed replacement. A fixed citrate to blood flow ratio, personalized effluent and pre-calculated calcium infusion dosing based on tables derived through kinetic analysis enable providers to use continuous veno-venous hemo-diafiltration (CVVHDF)-RCA in patients with liver citrate clearance of at least 6 L/h. METHODS This was a single-center prospective observational study conducted in intensive care unit patients triaged to be treated with the novel pre-calculated CVVHDF-RCA "Non-shock" protocol. RCA efficacy outcomes were time to first hemofilter loss and circuit ionized calcium (iCa) levels. Safety outcomes were surrogate of citrate accumulation (TCa/iCa ratio) and the incidence of acid-base and electrolyte complications. RESULTS Of 53 patients included in the study, 31 (59%) had acute kidney injury and 12 (22.6%) had the diagnosis of cirrhosis at the start of CVVHDF-RCA. The median first hemofilter life censored for causes other than clotting exceeded 70 h. The cumulative incidence of hypernatremia (Na > 148 mM), metabolic alkalosis (HCO3- > 30 mM), hypocalcemia (iCa < 0.9 mM) and hypercalcemia (iCa > 1.5 mM) were 1/47 (1%), 0/50 (0%), 1/53 (2%), 1/53 (2%) respectively and were not clinically significant. The median (25th-75th percentile) of the highest TCa/iCa ratio for every 24-h interval on CKRT was 1.99 (1.91-2.13). CONCLUSIONS The fixed citrate to blood flow ratio, as opposed to a titration approach, achieves adequate circuit iCa (< 0.4 mm/L) for any hematocrit level and plasma flow. The personalized dosing approach for calcium supplementation based on pre-calculated effluent calcium losses as opposed to the practice of "one starting dose for all" reduces the risk of clinically significant hypocalcemia. The fixed flow settings achieve clinically desirable steady state systemic electrolyte levels.
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- Lenar Yessayan
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Michigan, 3914 Taubman Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr. 5364, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-5364, USA.
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Michigan, 3914 Taubman Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr. 5364, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-5364, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Michigan, 3914 Taubman Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr. 5364, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-5364, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Michigan, 3914 Taubman Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr. 5364, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-5364, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Michigan, 3914 Taubman Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr. 5364, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-5364, USA
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- Division of Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Division of Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Michigan, 3914 Taubman Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr. 5364, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-5364, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Michigan, 3914 Taubman Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr. 5364, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-5364, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Michigan, 3914 Taubman Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr. 5364, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-5364, USA.
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Precision renal replacement therapy. Curr Opin Crit Care 2021; 26:574-580. [PMID: 33002973 DOI: 10.1097/mcc.0000000000000776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This article reviews the current evidence supporting the use of precision medicine in the delivery of acute renal replacement therapy (RRT) to critically ill patients, focusing on timing, solute control, anticoagulation and technologic innovation. RECENT FINDINGS Precision medicine is most applicable to the timing of RRT in critically ill patients. As recent randomized controlled trials have failed to provide consensus on when to initiate acute RRT, the decision to start acute RRT should be based on individual patient clinical characteristics (e.g. severity of the disease, evolution of clinical parameters) and logistic considerations (e.g. organizational issues, availability of machines and disposables). The delivery of a dynamic dialytic dose is another application of precision medicine, as patients may require different and varying dialysis doses depending on individual patient factors and clinical course. Although regional citrate anticoagulation (RCA) is recommended as first-line anticoagulation for continuous RRT, modifications to RCA protocols and consideration of other anticoagulants should be individualized to the patient's clinical condition. Finally, the evolution of RRT technology has improved precision in dialysis delivery through increased machine accuracy, connectivity to the electronic medical record and automated reduction of downtime. SUMMARY RRT has become a complex treatment for critically ill patients, which allows for the prescription to be precisely tailored to the different clinical requirements.
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Sheng RM, Zhao WB, Huang LH, Chen JQ, Dai ZJ, Wang XM. A target-oriented algorithm for maintaining serum calcium stability automatically in regional citrate anticoagulation. Int J Artif Organs 2020; 44:551-559. [PMID: 33339480 DOI: 10.1177/0391398820982620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Regional citrate anticoagulation (RCA) for renal replacement therapy is widely practiced in critically ill patients. However, concern exists regarding its labor-intensiveness for monitoring and the associated hypocalcemia. In this study, we provided an algorithm for prescribing RCA and evaluated its safety in patients. METHODS During 18 hemofiltration treatments with calcium-free replacement solution, participants were randomized to receive algorithm-based or trial-and-error RCA protocol. The effluent volume, post-filter and in vivo ionized calcium (iCa), and calcium in the sera and effluents were periodically measured at an interval of 1 to 2 h. RESULTS For patients received algorithm-based RCA protocol, no one had a serum iCa less than 0.9 mmol/L, and none needed calcium supplement adjustment to maintain serum calcium stability. For patients accepted trial-and-error protocol, all patients had a serum iCa below 0.9 mmol/L, their serum iCa and calcium levels fluctuated dramatically, and all patients need additional calcium supplement adjustment during RCA. None of the participants showed a post-filter iCa > 0.4 mmol/L. CONCLUSION We provided a safe algorithm for calculating calcium supplementation doses that could maintain serum calcium stability without additional adjustment during RCA.
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- Ruan-Mei Sheng
- Department of Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care, Shanghai Songjiang Clinical Medical College of Nanjing Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care, Shanghai Songjiang Clinical Medical College of Nanjing Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Biostatistics, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care, Shanghai Songjiang Clinical Medical College of Nanjing Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care, Shanghai Songjiang Clinical Medical College of Nanjing Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care, Shanghai Songjiang Clinical Medical College of Nanjing Medical University, Shanghai, China
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Sharma S, Kelly YP, Palevsky PM, Waikar SS. Intensity of Renal Replacement Therapy and Duration of Mechanical Ventilation: Secondary Analysis of the Acute Renal Failure Trial Network Study. Chest 2020; 158:1473-1481. [PMID: 32470389 DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2020.05.542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2019] [Revised: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Randomized clinical trials have failed to show benefit from increasing intensity of renal replacement therapy (RRT) for acute kidney injury, but continue to be frequently used. In addition, intensive RRT is associated with an increase in adverse events potentially secondary to small solute losses, such as phosphate. We hypothesized that, compared with less-intensive RRT, intensive RRT would lead to longer duration of mechanical ventilation. RESEARCH QUESTION Does more-intensive renal replacement therapy in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury increase time to extubation from mechanical ventilation when compared with less-intensive therapy? STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS The Acute Renal Failure Trial Network study was a randomized multicenter trial of more-intensive (hemodialysis or sustained low-efficiency dialysis six times per week or continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration at 35 mL/kg per hour) vs less-intensive (hemodialysis or sustained low-efficiency dialysis three times per week or continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration at 20 mL/kg per hour) RRT in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury. Of 1124 patients, 907 who were supported by mechanical ventilation on study initiation were included in this Cox-proportional hazards analysis. The primary outcome was the time to first successful extubation off mechanical ventilation. RESULTS Patients who were assigned randomly to more-intensive RRT had a 33.3% lower hazard rate of successful extubation (hazard ratio, 0.67; 95% CI, 0.52-0.88; P < .001) when compared with patients who were assigned to less-intensive RRT. Patients who were assigned to more-intensive RRT had, on average, 2.07 ventilator-free days, compared with 3.08 days in those who were assigned to less-intensive RRT (P < .001) over 14 days from start of the study. INTERPRETATION Critically ill mechanically ventilated patients who were assigned randomly to more-intensive RRT had longer duration of mechanical ventilation compared with those who were assigned to less-intensive RRT. The reasons for this, such as excessive phosphate loss from more-intensive RRT, deserve further study to optimize the safety and effectiveness of CRRT delivery. This was a post hoc analysis of the Acute Renal Failure Trial Network study; clinical trial registration of the original trial is NCT00076219.
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- Shilpa Sharma
- Renal Division, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Division of Nephrology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA; Veterans Affairs, Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA.
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- Renal Division, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Renal Section, Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, and the Renal-Electrolyte Division, Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Renal Division, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Section of Nephrology, Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
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Pistolesi V, Zeppilli L, Fiaccadori E, Regolisti G, Tritapepe L, Morabito S. Hypophosphatemia in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury on renal replacement therapies. J Nephrol 2019; 32:895-908. [PMID: 31515724 DOI: 10.1007/s40620-019-00648-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2019] [Accepted: 09/06/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Hypophosphatemia is a common but often underestimated electrolyte derangement among intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Low phosphate levels can lead to cellular dysfunction with potentially relevant clinical manifestations (e.g., muscle weakness, respiratory failure, lethargy, confusion, arrhythmias). In critically ill patients with severe acute kidney injury (AKI) renal replacement therapies (RRTs) represent a well-known risk factor for hypophosphatemia, especially if the most intensive and prolonged modalities of RRT, such as continuous RRT or prolonged intermittent RRT, are used. Currently, no evidence-based specific guidelines are available for the treatment of hypophosphatemia in the critically ill; however, considering the potentially negative impact of hypophosphatemia on morbidity and mortality, strategies aimed at reducing its incidence and severity should be timely implemented in the ICUs. In the clinical setting of critically ill patients on RRT, the most appropriate strategy could be to anticipate the onset of RRT-related hypophosphatemia by implementing the use of phosphate-containing solutions for RRT through specifically designed protocols. The present review is aimed at summarizing the most relevant evidence concerning epidemiology, prognostic impact, prevention and treatment of hypophosphatemia in critically ill patients with AKI on RRT, with a specific focus on RRT-induced hypophosphatemia.
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- Valentina Pistolesi
- UO Dialisi, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico Umberto I, "Sapienza" Università di Roma, Viale del Policlinico, 155, 00161, Rome, Italy.
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- UO Dialisi, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico Umberto I, "Sapienza" Università di Roma, Viale del Policlinico, 155, 00161, Rome, Italy.,UOC Nefrologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.,Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- UO Nefrologia, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Parma, Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università di Parma, Parma, Italy
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- UO Nefrologia, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Parma, Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università di Parma, Parma, Italy
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- UO Anestesia e Terapia Intensiva in Cardiochirurgia, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico Umberto I, "Sapienza" Università di Roma, Rome, Italy
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- UO Dialisi, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico Umberto I, "Sapienza" Università di Roma, Viale del Policlinico, 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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Song YH, Seo EH, Yoo YS, Jo YI. Phosphate supplementation for hypophosphatemia during continuous renal replacement therapy in adults. Ren Fail 2019; 41:72-79. [PMID: 30909778 PMCID: PMC6442196 DOI: 10.1080/0886022x.2018.1561374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background: Hypophosphatemia is common during continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in critically ill patients and can cause generalized muscle weakness, prolonged respiratory failure, and myocardial dysfunction. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of adding phosphate to the dialysate and replacement solutions to treat hypophosphatemia occurring in intensive CRRT in critically ill patients. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 73 patients treated with intensive CRRT (effluent flow ≥35 ml/kg/hr) in the intensive care unit. The control group (group 1, n = 22) received no phosphate supplementation. The treatment groups received dialysate and replacement solution phosphate supplementation at 2.0 mmol/L (group 2, n = 26) or 3.0 mmol/L (group 3, n = 25). Results: The CRRT-induced hypophosphatemia incidence was 59.0%. Correction of hypophosphatemia with phosphate supplementation changed the mean serum phosphorus levels to 1.24 ± 0.37 and 1.44 ± 0.31 mmol/L in groups 2 and 3, respectively (p = .02). The time required for correction was 1.65 ± 0.80 and 1.39 ± 1.43 days for groups 2 and 3, respectively and was significantly longer in group 2 (p = .02). After supplementation, hypophosphatemia, and hyperphosphatemia both occurred in 7% of group 2. Group 3 developed no hypophosphatemia, but 20% developed hyperphosphatemia. The serum phosphate levels in hyperphosphatemia cases returned to normal within 2.0 days (group 2) and 1.0 day (group 3) after stopping phosphate supplementation. Conclusion: Phosphate supplementation effectively corrected CRRT-induced hypophosphatemia in critically ill patients with an acute kidney injury. The use of 2 mmol/L phosphate is appropriate in patients with CRRT-induced hypophosphatemia, but a different concentration could be required to prevent hypophosphatemia at the start of CRRT.
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- Young-Hye Song
- a Dialysis Center , Konkuk University Medical Center , Seoul , Korea
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- b Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine , Konkuk University School of Medicine , Seoul , Korea
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- c College of Nursing , The Catholic University of Korea , Seoul , Korea
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- a Dialysis Center , Konkuk University Medical Center , Seoul , Korea.,d Division of Nephrology , Konkuk University School of Medicine , Seoul , Korea
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Brain M, Winson E, Roodenburg O, McNeil J. Non anti-coagulant factors associated with filter life in continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT): a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Nephrol 2017; 18:69. [PMID: 28219324 PMCID: PMC5319031 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-017-0445-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2016] [Accepted: 01/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Optimising filter life and performance efficiency in continuous renal replacement therapy has been a focus of considerable recent research. Larger high quality studies have predominantly focussed on optimal anticoagulation however CRRT is complex and filter life is also affected by vascular access, circuit and management factors. We performed a systematic search of the literature to identify and quantify the effect of vascular access, circuit and patient factors that affect filter life and presented the results as a meta-analysis. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed by searching Pubmed (MEDLINE) and Ovid EMBASE libraries from inception to 29th February 2016 for all studies with a comparator or independent variable relating to CRRT circuits and reporting filter life. Included studies documented filter life in hours with a comparator other than anti-coagulation intervention. All studies comparing anticoagulation interventions were searched for regression or hazard models pertaining to other sources of variation in filter life. RESULTS Eight hundred nineteen abstracts were identified of which 364 were selected for full text analysis. 24 presented data on patient modifiers of circuit life, 14 on vascular access modifiers and 34 on circuit related factors. Risk of bias was high and findings are hypothesis generating. Ranking of vascular access site by filter longevity favours: tunnelled semi-permanent catheters, femoral, internal jugular and subclavian last. There is inconsistency in the difference reported between femoral and jugular catheters. Amongst published literature, modality of CRRT consistently favoured continuous veno-venous haemodiafiltration (CVVHD-F) with an associated 44% lower failure rate compared to CVVH. There was a trend favouring higher blood flow rates. There is insufficient data to determine advantages of haemofilter membranes. Patient factors associated with a statistically significant worsening of filter life included mechanical ventilation, elevated SOFA or LOD score, elevations in ionized calcium, elevated platelet count, red cell transfusion, platelet factor 4 (PF-4) antibodies, and elevated fibrinogen. Majority of studies are observational or report circuit factors in sub-analysis. Risk of bias is high and findings require targeted investigations to confirm. CONCLUSION The interaction of patient, pathology, anticoagulation, vascular access, circuit and staff factors contribute to CRRT filter life. There remains an ambiguity from published data as to which site and side should be the first choice for vascular access placement and what interaction this has with patient factors and timing. Early consideration of tunnelled semi-permanent access may provide optimal filter life if longer periods of CRRT are anticipated. There remains an absence of robust evidence outside of anti-coagulation strategies despite over 20 years of therapy delivery however trends favour CVVHD-F over CVVH.
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- Matthew Brain
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC Australia
- The Alfred Intensive Care Unit, Melbourne, VIC Australia
- Launceston General Hospital, Launceston, TAS Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC Australia
- The Alfred Intensive Care Unit, Melbourne, VIC Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC Australia
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Lim C, Tan HK, Kaushik M. Hypophosphatemia in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury treated with hemodialysis is associated with adverse events. Clin Kidney J 2017; 10:341-347. [PMID: 28616212 PMCID: PMC5466083 DOI: 10.1093/ckj/sfw120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 08/05/2016] [Accepted: 09/29/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background. Hypophosphatemia in critically ill patients may be exacerbated by renal replacement therapy (RRT). We aimed to identify risk factors and adverse outcomes associated with hypophosphatemia in intensive care patients treated with RRT for acute kidney injury (AKI). Methods. This was a secondary analysis of data from a single-center prospective cohort study of medical and surgical intensive care patients with RRT for AKI between 18 December 2010 and 3 April 2013. Demographic, comorbidity, laboratory and RRT data were retrieved from patient case notes and electronic medical records. Outcomes assessed were hypophosphatemia (serum phosphate <0.94 mmol/L) during RRT, intensive care unit (ICU) mortality, and duration of mechanical ventilation and vasopressor support. Results. Among 96 patients who received acute RRT, 25 (26.0%) developed hypophosphatemia. On multivariate logistic regression, serum phosphate at RRT initiation [adjusted odds ratio (OR) 0.29, 95% confidence interval (CI) (0.09, 0.91), P = 0.03] was independently associated with hypophosphatemia during acute RRT. Patients with hypophosphatemia during RRT required longer ventilatory support [median 12 (interquartile range: 8, 17) days versus 5 (3, 9) days, P < 0.001] and vasopressor support [5 (4, 15) days versus 2 (2, 6) days, P = 0.003] compared with those without hypophosphatemia but there was no significant difference in ICU mortality [5 patients (20.0%) versus 24 patients (33.8%), P = 0.20]. Hypophosphatemia during RRT was independently associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation (≥7 days) [adjusted OR 14.0, 95% CI (1.37, 143.90), P = 0.03]. Conclusion. Hypophosphatemia is common during acute RRT for critically ill patients and was associated with adverse clinical outcomes.
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- Cynthia Lim
- Department of Renal Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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Jeffrey YH, Hoi-Ping S, Kit Hung AL, Chung-Ling L, Wing-Wa Y, King-Yiu L. Experiences with Continuous Venovenous Hemofiltration using 18mmol/L predilution Citrate anticoagulation and a Phosphate Containing Replacement Solution. Indian J Crit Care Med 2017; 21:11-16. [PMID: 28197045 PMCID: PMC5278584 DOI: 10.4103/0972-5229.198311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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CONTEXT Regional citrate anticoagulation for continuous renal replacement therapy is associated with a longer filter-life, less bleeding events and improved mortality. Problems associated with using Prismocitrate 10/2 solution in continuous renal replacement therapy, include hypomagnesemia, hypophosphatemia and the need for additional bicarbonate infusion. AIMS This study uses the new Prismocitrate 18/0 solution for improved buffer balance and Phoxilium solution for a more favourable electrolyte profile. SETTINGS AND DESIGN A retrospective analysis of patients who underwent continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH) using Prismocitrate 18/0 and Phoxilium in our 21-bed ICU was conducted from March to July 2014. METHODS AND MATERIAL Continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH) was performed at fixed rate by using Prismocitrate 18/0 predilution at 1250 ml/hour, a blood flow rate of 110 ml/min and post-replacement with Phoxilium at 1250 ml/hr. CVVH was run for 72 h or until filter clotting, transportation, or achievement of the clinical target. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED The results were displayed as the median with the interquartile range (IQR). The trend in pH, electrolytes, and base excess are shown using a standard box plot. All analyses were performed by the Statistical Package for Social Science for Windows, version 17 (SPSS, Chicago, IL, USA). RESULTS Forty-five CVVH episodes were analysed. The median circuit lifetime was 44 h (interquartile range, IQR 29-55). Metabolic alkalosis, hypophosphatemia and hypomagnesemia occurred in 8.3%, 3.5% and 40.2% of the blood samples, respectively. No patient developed hypokalemia or citrate toxicity. CONCLUSIONS This new CVVH regime is safe and easy to administer for critically ill patients.
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- Yuen Henry Jeffrey
- Department of Intensive Care, Intensive Care Unit, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Intensive Care, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Chai Wan, Hong Kong
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- Department of Intensive Care, Intensive Care Unit, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Intensive Care, Intensive Care Unit, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Intensive Care, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Chai Wan, Hong Kong
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- Department of Intensive Care, Intensive Care Unit, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Kirwan CJ, Hutchison R, Ghabina S, Schwarze S, Beane A, Ramsay S, Thompson E, Prowle JR. Implementation of a Simplified Regional Citrate Anticoagulation Protocol for Post-Dilution Continuous Hemofiltration Using a Bicarbonate Buffered, Calcium Containing Replacement Solution. Blood Purif 2016; 42:349-355. [DOI: 10.1159/000452755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2016] [Accepted: 10/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Background/Aims: Recent updates to the Nikkiso Aquarius continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) platform allowed us to develop a post-dilution protocol for regional citrate anticoagulation (RCA) using standard bicarbonate buffered, calcium containing replacement solution with acid citrate dextrose formula-A as a citrate source. Our objective was to demonstrate that the protocol was safe and effective. Methods: Prospective audit of consecutive patients receiving RCA for CRRT within intensive care unit, who were either contraindicated to heparin or had poor filter lifespan (<12 h for 2 consecutive filters) on heparin. Results: We present the first 29 patients who used 98 filters. After excluding ‘non-clot' filter loss, 50% had a duration of >27 h. Calcium supplementation was required for 30 (30%) filter circuits, in 17 of 29 (58%) patients. One patient discontinued the treatment due to metabolic alkalosis, but there were no adverse bleeding events. Conclusion: Post-dilution RCA system is effective and simple to use on the Aquarius platform and results in comparable filter life for patients relatively contraindicated to heparin.
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Vascular access and extracorporeal circuit patency in continuous renal replacement therapy. Med Intensiva 2016; 40:572-585. [PMID: 27839725 DOI: 10.1016/j.medin.2016.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2016] [Revised: 09/15/2016] [Accepted: 09/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Sharma AS, Weerwind PW, Bekers O, Wouters EM, Maessen JG. Carbon dioxide dialysis in a swine model utilizing systemic and regional anticoagulation. Intensive Care Med Exp 2016; 4:2. [PMID: 26780677 PMCID: PMC4715831 DOI: 10.1186/s40635-016-0076-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2015] [Accepted: 01/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R) has been gaining interest to potentially facilitate gas transfer and equilibrate mild to moderate hypercapnic acidosis, when standard therapy with non-invasive ventilation is deemed refractory. However, concern regarding the effectiveness of low-flow CO2 removal remains. Additionally, the prospect to steadily reduce hypercapnia via low-flow ECCO2R technique is limited, especially with regional anticoagulation which potentially reduces the risk of bleeding. Therefore, an in vivo study was conducted to determine the efficacy of CO2 removal through a modified renal dialysis unit during the carbon dioxide dialysis study using systemic and regional anticoagulation. Methods The acute study was conducted for 14 h in landrace pigs (51 ± 3 kg). CO2 removal using a diffusion membrane oxygenator substituting the hemoconcentrator was provided for 6 h. Blood and gas (100 % O2) flows were set at 200 and 5 L/min, respectively. Anticoagulation was achieved by systemic heparinization (n = 7) or regional trisodium citrate 4 % (n = 7). Results The CO2 transfer was highest during the initial hour and ranged from 45 to 35 mL/min, achieving near eucapnic values. Regional and systemic anticoagulation were both effective in decreasing arterial pCO2 (from 8.9 ± 1.3 kPa to 5.6 ± 0.8 kPa and from 8.6 ± 1.0 kPa to 6.3 ± 0.7 kPa, p < 0.05 for both groups, respectively). Furthermore, pH improved (from 7.32 ± 0.08 to 7.47 ± 0.07 and from 7.37 ± 0.04 to 7.49 ± 0.01, p < 0.05) for both regional and systemic anticoagulation groups, respectively. Upon ceasing CO2 dialysis, hypercapnia ensued. The liver and kidney function test results were normal, and scanning electron microscopy analysis revealed only some cellular and fibrin adhesion on the oxygenator fibre in the heparin group. Conclusions CO2 dialysis utilizing either regional or systemic anticoagulation showed to be safe and effective in steady transfer of CO2 and consequently optimizing pH.
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- A S Sharma
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, CARIM, Maastricht University Medical Center, PO box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, CARIM, Maastricht University Medical Center, PO box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, NUTRIM, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, CARIM, Maastricht University Medical Center, PO box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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Godaly G, Carlsson O, Broman M. Phoxilium(®) reduces hypophosphataemia and magnesium supplementation during continuous renal replacement therapy. Clin Kidney J 2015; 9:205-10. [PMID: 26985370 PMCID: PMC4792612 DOI: 10.1093/ckj/sfv133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2015] [Accepted: 11/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Although associated with severe clinical complications, phosphate remains a neglected ion. Additionally, phosphate balance during continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is complex and multifunctional. The present retrospective study investigated the effects of phosphate-containing CRRT fluid on phosphate homeostasis. Methods We retrospectively analysed 112 patients treated with CRRT at Skåne University Hospital, Sweden. The control group was treated with Hemosol® B0 (no phosphate; n = 36) as dialysis and replacement fluid, while the study group received Phoxilium® (phosphate; n = 76) as dialysis fluid and Hemosol® B0 as replacement fluid. Results Hypophosphataemia (<0.7 mM) occurred in 15% of the treatment days in the control group compared with 7% in the study group (P = 0.027). Magnesium substitution was reduced by 40% in the study group (P < 0.001). No differences in acid–base parameters were detected between the groups. Conclusions In this larger cohort, we could confirm that Phoxilium® reduced the episodes of hypophosphataemia during CRRT. A beneficial effect on magnesium balance could also be observed.
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- Gabriela Godaly
- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Glycobiology , Institute of Laboratory Medicine , Lund , Sweden
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- Therapeutic Fluid Research, Gambro Lundia AB, Lund, Sweden; Department of Nephrology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Perioperative and Intensive Care , Skåne University Hospital , Lund , Sweden
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Severe acute kidney injury following cardiac surgery: short-term outcomes in patients undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). J Nephrol 2015; 29:229-239. [PMID: 26022723 DOI: 10.1007/s40620-015-0213-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2015] [Accepted: 05/20/2015] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Acute kidney injury (AKI) represents a major complication of cardiac surgery. Our aim was to evaluate, in patients undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) for cardiac surgery-associated AKI (CS-AKI), prognostic factors related to in-hospital survival and renal function recovery to independence from RRT. METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis in patients with severe CS-AKI who underwent CRRT for at least 48 h. The sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) score was calculated on a daily basis to evaluate illness severity throughout the intensive care unit (ICU) stay. RESULTS In 264 patients (age 66.4 ± 11.7 years, 192 males), 30-day survival was 57.6 % while survival to discharge from the hospital was 40.5 %. Renal function recovery occurred in 96.3 % of survivors and in 13.4 % of non-survivors (p < 0.001). Multivariate analysis selected advancing age, oliguria, sepsis and the highest level of SOFA score within the first week of CRRT (SOFA-max) as independent prognostic factors for failure to recover renal function. Female gender was associated with a higher probability of survival, while higher serum creatinine at the start of CRRT, oliguria, sepsis and SOFA-max were independently associated with mortality. The subgroup of patients with a day-1 SOFA score above the median (≥10) showed a lower probability of survival and a lower cumulative incidence of renal function recovery. CONCLUSIONS In a selected population of patients with severe CS-AKI requiring RRT, short-term outcomes appear strongly associated with the worst grade of illness severity during the first week of CRRT, thus reflecting the sequential occurrence of additional major complications during ICU stay. Renal function recovery and in-hospital survival appear mutually linked, sharing oliguria, sepsis and SOFA score as the main determinants of both outcomes.
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Efficacy and safety of citrate-based anticoagulation compared to heparin in patients with acute kidney injury requiring continuous renal replacement therapy: a randomized controlled trial. CRITICAL CARE : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CRITICAL CARE FORUM 2015; 19:91. [PMID: 25881975 PMCID: PMC4364313 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-015-0822-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2014] [Accepted: 02/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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INTRODUCTION A systemic anticoagulation is often required to prevent circuit and filter clotting in ICU patients undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). A regional citrate-based anticoagulation (RCA) does not induce a systemic anticoagulation and prolongs the filter lifespan, but metabolic side-effects have been associated with this therapy. We conducted a randomized controlled trial with patients requiring CRRT to determine whether RCA using a balanced predilution replacement fluid is more effective than heparin in terms of renal replacement delivered dose and safety profile. METHODS One hundred and three patients with AKI requiring CRRT were included. The patients were randomized to either CRRT with RCA or heparin anticoagulation. Primary endpoints were effective daily delivered RRT dose during the first 3 days of CRRT and filter lifespan. Secondary endpoints were 28-day and 90-day survival and severe metabolic complications and bleeding disorders. RESULTS Median CRRT duration was 3.0 (2-6) days. Effective delivered daily RRT doses were 29 ± 3 and 27 ± 5 mL/kg/hr in the RCA and heparin groups, respectively (p = 0.005). Filter lifespans were 49 ± 29 versus 28 ± 23 hrs in the RCA and heparin groups (p = 0.004). Survival rates at 28 and 90 days were 80-74% in the RCA and 74-73% in the heparin group. Electrolytes and acid-base disturbances were uncommon and transient in patients treated with RCA. CONCLUSIONS These results show that RCA is superior to heparin-based anticoagulation in terms of delivered RRT dose and filter life span and is a safe and feasible method. This does not translate into an improvement in short term survival. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01269112 . Registered 3rd January 2011.
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Fiaccadori E, Pistolesi V, Mariano F, Mancini E, Canepari G, Inguaggiato P, Pozzato M, Morabito S. Regional citrate anticoagulation for renal replacement therapies in patients with acute kidney injury: a position statement of the Work Group “Renal Replacement Therapies in Critically Ill Patients” of the Italian Society of Nephrology. J Nephrol 2015; 28:151-64. [DOI: 10.1007/s40620-014-0160-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2014] [Accepted: 11/18/2014] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Morabito S, Pistolesi V, Tritapepe L, Fiaccadori E. Regional citrate anticoagulation for RRTs in critically ill patients with AKI. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2014; 9:2173-88. [PMID: 24993448 DOI: 10.2215/cjn.01280214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Hemorrhagic complications have been reported in up to 30% of critically ill patients with AKI undergoing RRT with systemic anticoagulation. Because bleeding is associated with significantly increased mortality risk, strategies aimed at reducing hemorrhagic complications while maintaining extracorporeal circulation should be implemented. Among the alternatives to systemic anticoagulation, regional citrate anticoagulation has been shown to prolong circuit life while reducing the incidence of hemorrhagic complications and lowering transfusion needs. For these reasons, the recently published Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes Clinical Practice Guidelines for Acute Kidney Injury have recommended regional citrate anticoagulation as the preferred anticoagulation modality for continuous RRT in critically ill patients in whom it is not contraindicated. However, the use of regional citrate anticoagulation is still limited because of concerns related to the risk of metabolic complications, the complexity of the proposed protocols, and the need for customized solutions. The introduction of simplified anticoagulation protocols based on citrate and the development of dialysis monitors with integrated infusion systems and dedicated software could lead to the wider use of regional citrate anticoagulation in upcoming years.
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- Santo Morabito
- Department of Nephrology and Urology, Hemodialysis Unit and
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy; and
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Acute and Chronic Renal Failure Unit, Parma University, Parma, Italy
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