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SUBMITTER: Ricci Z
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4305226 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jan
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Ricci Zaccaria Z Haiberger Roberta R Pezzella Chiara C Garisto Cristiana C Favia Isabella I Cogo Paola P
Critical care (London, England) 20150107
<h4>Introduction</h4>Clinical effects of furosemide (F) and ethacrynic acid (EA) continuous infusion on urine output (UO), fluid balance, and renal, cardiac, respiratory, and metabolic function were compared in infants undergoing surgery for congenital heart diseases.<h4>Methods</h4>A prospective randomized double-blinded study was conducted. Patients received 0.2 mg/kg/h (up to 0.8 mg/kg/h) of either F or EA.<h4>Results</h4>In total, 38 patients were enrolled in the F group, and 36, in the EA g ...[more]