A continuous form of dialysis used to treat acute kidney injury in critically ill patients who are hemodynamically unstable and unable to tolerate conventional hemodialysis.
Indicated for patients with AKI and hemodynamic instability, fluid overload, or electrolyte imbalances unresponsive to conservative management.
"Initiate CRRT via CVVHDF due to AKI secondary to sepsis. Target fluid removal 0.5L/day."
This phrase would be used when documenting the decision to initiate CRRT in a critically ill patient with AKI.
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