Furosemide does not improve renal recovery after hemofiltration for acute renal failure in critically ill patients: a double blind randomized controlled trial.

Objective: To study the potential beneficial role of furosemide in resolving renal failure after hemofiltration in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients.

Design: Single-center randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study.

Setting: A 13-bed mixed intensive care unit (ICU) in a teaching hospital.