Early vs. Delayed Dialysis in Acute Kidney Injury

Timing of Renal-Replacement Therapy in Patients with Acute Kidney Injury and Sepsis – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Video Summary: Renal-Replacement Therapy for AKI (free)

Commentary: Is Kidney Dialysis Always Needed When Septic Shock Strikes? – HealthDay (free)

“Trial comparing early vs. delayed strategies of renal-replacement therapy in patients with early-stage septic shock who had severe acute kidney injury finds no significant between-group difference in overall mortality at 90 days.” (via @NEJM see Tweet)