New Insights on Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

ABSTRACT Background In recent times, the applications of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) beyond kidney‐related conditions have been progressively increasing, and its implementation in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) specifically for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has been...

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Main Authors: Siyao Zeng, Shanpeng Cui, Yue Li, Zhipeng Yao, Yunlong Li, Yang Cao, Lianghe Wen, Ming Li, Junbo Zheng, Hongliang Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
Series:The Clinical Respiratory Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1111/crj.70045
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Summary:ABSTRACT Background In recent times, the applications of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) beyond kidney‐related conditions have been progressively increasing, and its implementation in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) specifically for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has been documented. This meta‐analysis compiles all existing RCTs to assess whether CRRT benefits ARDS. Methods We searched 12 databases in English and Chinese and two clinical trial centers up to November 28, 2023. The main outcome indicator is the mortality rate. Secondary outcome indicators include incidence of ventilator‐associated pneumonia (VAP), ICU length of stay, mechanical ventilation time, oxygenation index (OI) at 24 h (h), OI at 48 h, OI at 72 h, OI at 7 days (d), partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) at 72 h, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II (APACHE II) score at 24 h, APACHE II score at 48 h, APACHE II score at 72 h, APACHE II score at 7 d, extravascular lung water indexes (EVLWI) at 72 h, TNF‐α at 24 h, TNF‐α at 7 d, IL‐6 at 24 h, IL‐6 at 48 h, IL‐6 at 72 h, and IL‐6 at 7 d. Statistical measures utilized include risk ratios (RR), weighted mean difference (WMD), and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). Results We summarized 36 studies, including 2123 patients. It was found that for ARDS, using CRRT in addition to conventional therapy can reduce the mortality rate (I2 = 0%; RR: 0.40; 95% CI: 0.30–0.53; p < 0.01), the incidence of VAP (I2 = 0%; RR: 0.44; 95% CI: 0.33–0.59; p < 0.01), ICU length of stay, mechanical ventilation time, and EVLWI at 72 h, as well as APACHE II score, TNF‐α, and IL‐6 at various time points. Additionally, it can increase OI during different time intervals and PaO2 at 72 h. Conclusions Low‐quality evidence suggests that compared with conventional therapy alone, the use of CRRT may be associated with a lower mortality rate, the incidence of VAP, ICU length of stay, mechanical ventilation time, EVLWI, APACHE II score, TNF‐α, and IL‐6 and may be related to better respiratory function. CRRT may be beneficial for ARDS patients. Future multicenter, well‐designed, high‐quality RCTs are needed to substantiate these findings.
ISSN:1752-6981
1752-699X