Effect of hemodialysis on respiratory mechanics in acute kidney injury patients.

Introduction: Hemodialysis (HD) is one treatment for acute kidney injury (AKI) patients. Studies have shown that this dialysis modality may lead to changes in pulmonary function with an impact on prognosis. The aim of our study was to evaluate changes in respiratory mechanics and oxygenation of AKI patients admitted to an intensive care unit who were undergoing intermittent mechanical ventilation (IMV) and daily HD.

Effect of peritoneal dialysis vs. haemodialysis on respiratory mechanics in acute kidney injury patients.

Background: Peritoneal dialysis (PD) and hemodialysis (HD) are options for the treatment of acute kidney injury (AKI) patients. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of PD and daily HD on respiratory mechanics of AKI patients undergoing invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV).

Methods: A prospective cohort study evaluated 154 patients, 37 on continuous PD and 94 on HD.