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What's in a Blood Gas? VBG vs ABG

BOTTOM LINE: VBG is less painful, more easily obtained
Differences #Versus #Comparison ... PCO2 #Studies #Conversion ... #Correlation
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies (CRRT) - Comparison
 - Continuous Veno-venous Hemofiltration (CVVH) utilizes convection. Replacement fluid
Therapies (CRRT) - Comparison ... CVVH) utilizes convection ... diffusion and convection ... combination of convection ... Therapies #CRRT #Comparison
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) - Overview
Types of CRRT
 • CVVHD - Continuous Veno-Venous hemodialysis -
Continuous Renal Replacement ... Hemofiltration - Convection ... requires replacement ... - Diffusion + convection ... solutes + ↑ rapid correction
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
Renal Replacement ... CRRT machine CRRT Modes ... dialysate flow (both convection ... fluid removal and correction ... nephrology #CRRT #Modes
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) Modalities

RRT Modalities in the ICU:
 • IHD (Intermittent HD):  3-5 hr
Renal Replacement ... machine CRRT Modes ... dialysate flow (both convection ... fluid removal and correction ... nephrology #CRRT #Modes