Continuous Venovenous Hemofiltration versus Continuous Venovenous Hemodiafiltration in Critically Ill Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study from a Canadian Tertiary Centre

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Studies comparing continuous renal replacement therapy modalities are lacking. Theoretically, continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH) could be more effective than continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration (CVVHDF), and may be associated with fewer complications; however, there are no published data to support this hypothesis.