Objectives This chapter will: 1. Describe the pathophysiologic mechanisms underlying the development of acute-on-chronic (AoC) kidney dysfunction and its role in the progression toward end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). 2. Identify the most common clinical presentations of critical illness among chronic…
Objectives This chapter will: 1. Describe the general configuration and operating principles of a venous-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) system. 2. Review the main indications for starting and stopping ECMO. 3. Detail specific pathophysiologic conditions of ECMO patients. 4. Discuss…
Objectives This chapter will: 1. List the nomenclature related to extracorporeal renal replacement therapies. 2. Provide a detailed description of the main components and procedures of a treatment. 3. Define and characterize main extracorporeal therapies and techniques. This chapter reports…
Objectives This chapter will: 1. List the nomenclature related to extracorporeal renal replacement therapies. 2. Provide a detailed description of the performance characteristics of membranes and filters. 3. Define and characterize transmembrane transport of solutes and fluid. 4. Name methods…
Objectives This chapter will: 1. Illustrate the engineering characteristics of high cutoff membranes. 2. Review the recent literature dealing the clearance effects of high cutoff membranes on large molecules. 3. Provide some practical suggestions on bedside management of septic patients…
Objectives This chapter will: 1. Provide a brief history of the development and evolution of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) systems. 2. Describe the basic features of CRRT machines, including the user interface, pumps, pressure monitoring, safety features, and anticoagulation…