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