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Table 5 Indication for renal replacement therapy

From: Laboratory prediction of the requirement for renal replacement in acute falciparum malaria

Indication

Number

Renal impairment and acidosis

28

Renal impairment, acidosis and hyperkalaemia

8

Worsening renal impairment despite conservative measures

4

Worsening renal impairment and convulsions

1

Renal impairment and hyperkalaemia

2

Pericarditis

0

Convulsions

0

Total

43