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Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) - Overview
Types of CRRT
 • CVVHD - Continuous Veno-Venous hemodialysis -
hemodialysis - Diffusion ... requires dialysate fluid ... fluid • CVVHDF ... fluid Emergent ... Indications #Nephrology #Management
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
blood through the dialysis ... molecules via diffusion ... No replacement fluid ... Replacement fluid ... #Therapy #RRT #managment
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
of blood, pus, effusion ... fluid or air. ... . central line placement ... Plan definitive management ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) Modalities

RRT Modalities in the ICU:
 • IHD (Intermittent HD):  3-5 hr
efficiency daily dialysis ... No replacement fluid ... both convection & diffusion ... Replacement fluid ... #Therapy #RRT #managment
High Central Neuraxial Block - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Can occur with deliberate or accidental
difficulty breathing – paralysis ... • Give i.v. fluid ... by rapid infusion ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... decreased renal perfusion ... per day until stable ... Dialysis for severe ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
needing a little fluid ... achieved negative fluid ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table
Emergency Evacuation  - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Anaesthetised or sedated patient requires unplanned transfer because
Transfer on operating table ... adequate supplies of fluid ... remember mains cable ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
complications from anesthesia ... any evidence of fluid ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients ... medical and surgical management