Association of hydroxyethyl starch administration with mortality and acute kidney injury in critically ill patients requiring volume resuscitation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Recently, 7 trials investigating the role of hydroxyethyl starch in the critically ill were retracted because of scientific misconduct. This meta-analysis, which excludes these studies, indicates an increased risk of death and acute kidney injury in critically ill patients requiring acute volume resuscitation. : Adverse Effects Associated With Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Meta-analysis of Contemporary Studies. Hydroxyethyl Starch or Saline for Fluid Resuscitation in Intensive Care. Chronic Dialysis and Death Among Survivors of Acute Kidney Injury Requiring Dialysis
Source: Nephrology Now - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Acute Kidney Injury Critical Care Source Type: research