A Comparison of the Anticoagulation Efficacy and Safety of Epoprostenol to Heparin and Citrate in Children Receiving Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Esha Sondhi,
Martha Stewart,
Jenna Harper
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: Anticoagulants are used in continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) to prolong filter life. There are no prior investigations directly comparing epoprostenol to more commonly used forms of anticoagulation in children. Therefore, the primary aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of epoprostenol as compared to heparin and citrate anticoagulation in a pediatric cohort.
Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of all patients <18 years of age admitted to an academic … Show more
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