Anticoagulation Intermittent Hemodialysis Heparin Clotting Membrane There is a fine balance between hemostasis and hemorrhage in the human body, managed by a complex system of plasma, cellular, and endothelial factors. Coagulation is the normal process occurring when vascular injury results…
Objectives This chapter will: 1. Review the pathophysiology related to fluid status and the four phases of fluid resuscitation. 2. Review clinical parameters available to assess fluid volume, fluid responsiveness, and fluid overload. 3. Discuss practical issues regarding fluid administration…
Objectives This chapter will: 1. Review the possible mechanisms of action of plasmapheresis in poisoning and drug overdose. 2. Describe the pharmacokinetic factors that affect the elimination of poisons and drugs by plasmapheresis. 3. Explain the limitations of published studies…