This talk explores the options to ensure continuous renal replacement therapy remains continuous: that is, how to keep the filter from clotting.
Running CRRT in the ICU presents challenges. To ensure optimum dose of dialysis there are several tricks that can be employed to ensure the dialysis machine runs smoothly. Citrate anticoagulation, pre-dilution, reducing the blood flow and providing a reliable vascath are key to achieving good flow through the dialysis machine.
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