CRRT

Below are the CRRT goals EXCEPT

• Removal of waste products

• Restoration of acid-base balance

• Correction of electrolyte abnormalities

• Fluid imbalance

Principles of CRRT/ Solute management EXCEPT

• Diffusion

• Convection

• Ultrafiltration

• Osmosis

Types of CRRT are CVVH, CVVHD, CVVHDF and SCUF

• True

• False

SCUF is used for fluid overload without significant electrolyte imbalance

• True

• False

CVVH is used when removal of larger molecular weight substances is required

• True

• False

CVVHD is used when uremia, severe acid/base or electrolyte imbalance

• True

• False

CRRT has to be considered for patients with cerebral edema, severe hemodynamic instability, persistent on-going metabolic acidosis, and large fluid removal requirements

• True

• False

Fluid removed contains components of plasma water

• True

• False

Hourly rate of removal is prescribed by the nurse

• True

• False

Filtrate is a biological waste substance, hospital protocols should be followed

• True

• False