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Table 2 Indication for renal replacement therapy

From: Correlation of biomarkers for parasite burden and immune activation with acute kidney injury in severe falciparum malaria

Indication

Number

Renal impairment and acidosis

20

Renal impairment and hyperkalaemia

0

Renal impairment, acidosis and hyperkalaemia

6

Renal impairment, acidosis and convulsions

2

Renal impairment, acidosis, hyperkalaemia and convulsions

3

Worsening renal function despite conservative measures

5

Worsening renal function and convulsions

1

Renal impairment and pulmonary oedema

1

Renal impairment, acidosis and pulmonary oedema

1

Total

39