The present study, conducted in a small group of subjects, shows that in critically ill patients with ARF on a nitrogen intake of 0.25 g/kg/day, an energy provision of 40 kcal/kg/day does not improve nitrogen balance estimates compared with a 30 kcal/kg/day intake; instead, it may increase the risk of artificial nutrition-related side-effects.

Prostacyclin is a safe and effective antihaemostatic agent for SLED.

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This study shows that, when present in dialysis water, the lipophilic TCE contaminant can accumulate in various devices, thus transforming them into possible sources of exposure. This highlights the importance of periodically monitoring dialysis water for organic substances that have a great affinity to the blood compartment, in order to prevent occasional or chronic patient exposure.