What are the types of anticoagulation that can be used for RRT?

Mechanical
  • Optimising CVP
  • Pre-dilution replacement fluid
  • High flowrates
  • Reducing air-blood contact in the bubble trap
Regional
  • Heparin
  • Citrate
Systemic
  • Heparin
  • LMWH
  • Prostacyclin
  • Thrombin Inhibitors:
    • Argatroban
    • Lepirudin
  • Fondaparinux
  • Heparinoids
  • Warfarin