Amino acid loss and nitrogen balance in critically ill children with acute renal failure: A prospective comparison between classic hemofiltration and hemofiltration with dialysis

Abstract

Clearance of AA is greater on CVVH than on CVVHD, but no significant difference in AA loss was present between the two therapies. Nitrogen balance often is not met on either therapy when a standard 1.5 g/kg/day protein and a resting energy expenditure of 120% to 130% of calories is delivered by TPN.