Fenoldopam and Acute Renal Failure
Fenoldopam and Acute Renal Failure
Patients undergoing cardiac surgery could develop postoperative acute renal failure requiring
 renal replacement therapy.

 Fenoldopam, already used for patients with hypertensive emergencies, could improve renal
 function in critically ill patients with or at risk for acute renal failure.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  adult patients

 -  who underwent cardiac surgery

 -  have Risk of Acute Renal Failure (R of RIFLE score)

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  glaucoma

 -  already on renal replacement therapy

 -  study drug in the past 30 days

 -  inclusion in other protocols