Indications Post-operative CABG patients with a poor diuretic response and/or any of the following:
Contraindications
AKI of any stage with net positive fluid balance Indication for hemodialysis is met
Fluid overload > 5% increase in body weight relative to pre-operative body weight
Net > 3 Liter positive fluid status with high oxygen requirements
Respiratory failure, pulmonary edema on chest x-ray and high oxygen requirement with elevated central venous pressure (CVP).
No indications for hemodialysis (i.e., no acidosis, no hyperkalemia)
May be used interchangeably with hemodialysis (i.e., for clearance) and UF for fluid removal