Novel use of an ultrafiltration device as an alternative method for fluid removal in critically ill pediatric patients with cardiac disease: a case series

• Main Authors: Sujata Chakravarti (Author), Yasir Al-Qaqaa (Author), Meghan Faulkner (Author), Puneet Bhatla (Author), Michael Argilla (Author), Michelle Ramirez (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2016-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Fluid overload (FO) is a common complication for pediatric patients in the intensive care unit. When conventional therapy fails, hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis is classically used for fluid removal. Unfortunately, these therapies are often associated with cardiovascular or respiratory instabili...