Fluid balance and urine volume are independent predictors of mortality in acute kidney injury

Catarina Teixeira, Francesco Garzotto, Pasquale Piccinni, Nicola Brienza, Michele Iannuzzi, Silvia Gramaticopolo, Francesco Forfori, P Pelaia, Monica Rocco, Claudio Ronco,

Critical Care · 2013 · 243 citations · 36 references

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Abstract

In this multicenter ICU study, a higher fluid balance and a lower urine volume were both important factors associated with 28-day mortality of AKI patients.

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