Early isovolaemic haemofiltration in oliguric patients with septic shock.

Objective: To evaluate the effects of early short-term, isovolaemic haemofiltration at 45 ml/kg/h on physiological and clinical outcomes in patients with septic shock.

Design: Retrospective study before and after a change of unit protocol (study period 8 years).

Setting: Intensive care unit of metropolitan hospital.