Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in the Adult Intensive Care Unit: History and Current Trends

Susan Dirkes, RN, MSA, CCRN and Kimberly Hodge, RN, CCRN-CMC

Learning Objectives - At the completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

Objective 1:	Identify indications for intermittent dialysis and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
Objective 2:	Review variations and advantages and disadvantages of CRRT
Objective 3:	Examine potential complications of CRRT

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Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in the Adult Intensive Care Unit: History and Current Trends

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