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Comment
. 2019 Jan 23;23(1):20.
doi: 10.1186/s13054-018-2298-0.

How to understand real net ultrafiltration and its association with low blood pressure in critically ill patients with renal replacement therapy

Wei Li  1 , Jinsong Zhang  2 , Xufeng Chen  1
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How to understand real net ultrafiltration and its association with low blood pressure in critically ill patients with renal replacement therapy

Wei Li et al. Crit Care. .

Abstract

The concept of net ultrafiltration (UFNET) mentioned in the paper by Murugan et al. in a recent issue of Critical Care does not equate to the real UFNET in patients with renal replacement therapy initiation. Furthermore, the baseline blood pressure among the groups had a statistically significant difference. Both of these two factors may affect the final results. Thus, we should be cautious interpreting the conclusions.

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