Postoperative enhancement of urinary output in patients with acute renal failure using continuous furosemide therapy.
Three cardiac surgical patients with acute postoperative renal failure were treated with a constant infusion of furosemide (Lasix) after furosemide given in bolus proved ineffective. Furosemide given continuously brought about a prompt resolution of the oliguria and tended to hasten the resolution of acute renal failure.
D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005665:Furosemide / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014554:Urination / Q000187:drug effects*
D005665:Furosemide