Timing the initiation of renal replacement therapy for acute kidney injury in Canadian intensive care units: a multicentre observational study Quand commence le traitement de l'insuffisance renale en cas de lesion renale aiguedans les unites de soins intensifs au Canada? Une etude observationnelle multicentrique

Purpose The optimal timing for starting renal replacement therapy (RRT) in patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) is unknown. Defining current practice is necessary to design interventional trials. We describe the current Canadian practice regarding the timing of RRT initiation for AKI. Methods An observational study of patients undergoing RRT for AKI was undertaken at 11 intensive care units (ICUs) across Canada. Data were captured on