SCCM Pod-534: AKI: Clinical Evidence to Optimize Patient Outcomes

What form of renal replacement therapy should clinicians use for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU)? New research has connected the renal replacement therapy choice with mortality end points and renal replacement therapy dependency in patients with acute kidney injury. In this podcast episode, experts discuss their research in this area. Ron Wald, MDCM, MHP, professor of medicine at the University of Toronto, discusses his article, “Initiation of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy Versus Intermittent Hemodialysis in Critically Ill Patients With Severe Acute Kidney Injury: A Secondary Analysis of STARRT-AKI Trial,” published in the November 2023 issue of Intensive Care Medicine. Jay Koyner, MD, professor of medicine and director of the nephrology intensive care unit at the University of Chicago, discuss his article, “Initial Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) Modality Associates With 90-Day Postdischarge RRT Dependence in Critically Ill AKI Survivors,” published in the August 2024 issue of Journal of Critical Care. This podcast is sponsored by Vantive U.S. Healthcare. Vantive supports true patient-focused treatments with industry-leading CRRT technology and is a partner dedicated to optimizing your clinical success in treating patients with acute kidney injury. Our commitment to you starts with education and provides complete support every step of the way. Visit us at vantive.com.