Continuous ultrafiltration during extracorporeal circulation and its effect on lactatemia: A randomized controlled trial.

Introduction: Hyperlactatemia occurs during or after extracorporeal circulation in the form of lactic acidosis, increasing the risk of postoperative complications and the mortality rate. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether continuous high-volume hemofiltration with volume replacement through a polyethersulfone filter during the extracorporeal circulation procedure decreases postoperative lactatemia and its consequences.

Materials And Methods: This was a randomized controlled trial.