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Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy

Dr Michael McCrohan1†, Dr Lindi Snyman2

1Anaesthesia Trainee, Tallaght University Hospital, Ireland

2Intensive Care Consultant, Tallaght University Hospital, Ireland

Edited by: Dr Julia Weinkauf, Intensivist, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, USA

†Corresponding author email: mccrohm@tcd.ie

DOI: 10.28923/atotw.548

Published June 3, 2025

Abstract

This practical guide covers the use of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury, including indications, initiation, modalities, anticoagulation strategies, complications and discontinuation.

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