title: Continuous veno-venous hemodialysis (CVVHD) in the management of complicated renal failure.
abstract: CVVHD is an effective treatment of choice applicable to all critically ill unstable patients with CARF. It is a technique that offers clinical advantages. It is easily initiated. It offers good clearance. Its closed dialysate circuit offers accurate control of UF that is adaptable to the patient's needs. The use of a blood pump reduces the risks of heparin-induced bleeding and arterial cannulation. In all patients, the blood flow rate was maintained at 100 ml/min. or more regardless of systemic BP. The UF removed per hour was between 100-200 mls/hour. Fluid removal on overloaded patients was easily accomplished with stable hemodynamic status. Adequate parenteral nutrition was able to be maintained to meet the requirement of the patients. The accuracy of the UF pump, no large volume fluid replacement and the safeguard of a closed system facilitates the work of the ICU nurses who have few or no adjustments to perform. Experience with CVVHD has proven that nurses working in the ICU are willing to be trained to take responsibility for this mode of treatment.
authors.forename: Y Y
authors.initials: YY
authors.lastname: Sang
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Uldall
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Blake
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Francoeur
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Hall
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Besley
mesh_terms: D006440:Hemofiltration / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy*