Journal of Critical Care
Volume 21, Issue 2 , Pages 179-183 , June 2006

Daily evaluation of organ function during renal replacement therapy in intensive care unit patients with acute renal failure

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doi: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2005.07.003

Journal of Critical Care
Volume 21, Issue 2 , Pages 179-183 , June 2006

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