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Innovative techniques to decrease blood exposure and minimize interruptions in pediatric continuous renal replacement therapy.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21285465     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) allows gradual, precise removal of excess fluid and solutes. Special considerations are necessary for children who require CRRT because of their smaller circulating blood volumes and the potential for hemodynamic instability associated with the initiation of CRRT. In critically ill children, the CRRT circuit is often primed with blood rather than saline to prevent excessive hemodilution. Two innovative techniques have been designed to limit repeated exposure to donated blood, reduce hemodynamic instability associated with priming of the circuit with blood, and limit interruptions in CRRT. A circuit-to-circuit exchange technique offers a safe, effective alternative method for CRRT circuit changes in small children and infants. A concurrent technique that combines CRRT with plasmapheresis is effective in preventing interruptions of therapy when patients require multiple modes of supportive treatment.
Authors:
Dawn M Eding; Lindsey R Jelsma; Caryn J Metz; Vanessa S Steen; Jenifer M Wincek
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Critical care nurse     Volume:  31     ISSN:  1940-8250     ISO Abbreviation:  Crit Care Nurse     Publication Date:  2011 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-02-02     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8207799     Medline TA:  Crit Care Nurse     Country:  United States    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  64-71     Citation Subset:  N    
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