Table 4. Comparisons of CRRT Outcomes between Two Groups at the 28-Day Follow-Up.
| Non-SCT group (n=253) | SCT group (n=298) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total CRRT time (days) | 7 (1-48) | 4 (1-33) | 0.033 |
| Down-time per day (hrs) | 5.1 (3.7-15.4) | 3.2 (2.8-5.9) | 0.002 |
| Ultrafiltration rate (mL/kg/hr) | 23.5 (20.5-28.0) | 27.9 (25.3-30.2) | 0.037 |
| Number of TF during CRRT | 9 (1-22) | 6 (1-13) | 0.011 |
| ICU length of day (days) | 21 (8-37) | 18 (8-26) | 0.037 |
| CRRT mortality (%) | 176 (69.5) | 165 (55.3) | 0.031 |
| Number of dialyzers during 48 hrs | 1.28 (1-2.4) | 1.87 (1-4) | 0.042 |
CRRT, continuous renal replacement therapy; non-SCT, conventional team approach; SCT, specialized CRRT team; TF, transfusion; ICU, intensive care unit.
Data are n (%), median (interquartile ranges).