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Diffusion and convection in renal replacement therapy
A CICM First Part SAQ on diffusion and convection, and how they are used in intermittent haemodialysis and continuous haemofiltration.
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Explain the difference between diffusion and convection in RRT, and how each is used in intermittent haemodialysis versus continuous haemofiltration.
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Explain the difference between diffusion and convection in RRT, and how each is used in intermittent haemodialysis versus continuous haemofiltration.
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- [1]Neri M, Villa G, Garzotto F, et al. Nomenclature for renal replacement therapy in acute kidney injury: basic principles. Critical care (London, England), 2016.PMID 27719682
- [2]Karkar A, Ronco C Prescription of CRRT: a pathway to optimize therapy. Annals of intensive care, 2020.PMID 32144519