There may be a significant difference between the prescribed ‘dose’ and that which is actually delivered – estimated using clearance equations to be 73% in practice Due to a number of factors: Treatment downtime due to filter clotting Technical problems such as boor...
Mortality remains high in critically ill patients Mortality around – 45-60% in studies RRT withheld in around 20% of patients Of those that survive to ICU discharge: If no chronic renal impairments prior to admission: Long-term RRT required in 2-11% CKD in 44% If...
Access Related Failure to obtain accessDamage to vessels and surrounding structuresRisk of venous stenosisPneumothorax / haemothoraxHaemorrhageInfectionAir EmbolismPain Anticoagulation Related BleedingHeparin induced thrombocytopeniaHypocalcaemia with citrate...
