The Veterinary CRRT Page

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Whats is CRRT?

A new blood purification modality for:

Treatment of Acute Renal Failure
Toxin / Drug exposure
Fluid overload associated with heart failure
Treatment of some immune mediated diseases

Why CRRT?

CRRT has advantages over intermittent dialysis:

More closely resembles normal kidney function.
Provides better control of electrolyte and acid-base balance
Can be operated "cage side"
Ability to remove larger molecules (toxins)


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