Nephrology

Study Data from Wayne State University Provide New Insights into Nephrology

Published in Blood Weekly, May 5th, 2011

2011 MAY 5 -- According to a study from Detroit, United States, "Most current analyses of multiple organ failure after injury use the serum creatinine (S-Cr) as a surrogate for defining renal insufficiency (RI) or renal failure (RF). This study correlates S-Cr with glomerular filtration rate, renal perfusion, and renal excretion in injured and septic patients."

"The 289 injured patients were in shock for an average of 32 minutes and received an average of 13.9 transfusions by the end of the operation. The 34 septic patients were in shock for an average of 23 minutes and received 8.4 crystalloid during operation. The renal studies included (S-Cr), inulin...

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Source: Blood Weekly (2011-05-05)

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