Education Resources
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PRISMAFLEX - CVVHDF: Citrate External Calcium
Kellye Saringer, Renal Clinical Educator / Implementation Specialist discusses a method for citrate anticoagulation for CVVHDF that can be used with the PRISMAFLEX System when an external syringe/infusion pump is used to deliver calcium supplementation to the patient.
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Drug Dosing and Considerations in AKI and RRT
Host Michael Smith, MD, is joined by Melissa L. Thompson Bastin, PharmD, BS, BCPS, CRRT, to review dosing regimens for CRRT, studies of CRRT antibiotic dosing, and CRRT utilization in COVID-19 patients.
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CRRT in the ICU From a Nursing Perspective
Host Michael Smith, MD, is joined by Barbara McLean, MN, RN, CCNS-BC, NP-BC, CCRN, FCCM, to explore when to start CRRT, the nursing role, and other considerations and challenges.
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COVID-19 and Renal Replacement Therapy
Host Pamela Peeke, MD, MPH, FACP, FACSM, is joined by Michael J. Connor, Jr .. MD to review RRT utilization and best practices during COVID-19, what hospitals are doing to prepare for surge in RRT, and how to mitigate anticoaguability in CRRT.
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AKI in Critically Ill Children
The importance of enhanced surveillance for acute kidney injury (AKI) in critically ill children and the implementation of monitoring for AKI.
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Preventing Hypophosphatemia and Improving Patient Outcomes in CRRT
Dr. Melissa Thompson-Bastin discusses managing phosphate levels and preventing hypophosphatemia in CRRT, as well as how and when to implement Baxter's renal replacement solutions.
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TMP and Filter Pressure Drop
Kathy Worthington, MSN, RN discusses factors affecting circuit life, CRRT hemodynamics and troubleshooting tips.
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CRRT: Pre and Post Replacement Solutions - A Guide to Understanding
Pam Waters, RN, explains the uses and benefits of CRRT replacement solutions, and the differences between pre- and post-replacement solutions.
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Phosphate: The Forgotten Electrolyte
The kidneys' most important function is the regulation of electrolytes, one of which is phosphorous. Greater than 60% of patients will present with hyperphosphatemia with acute renal failure. Pam Waters discusses how you can help critically ill patients with CRRT therapy.
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Managing Patient Temperature During CRRT
Tena Griffin, DNP, CRNP discusses managing patient blood return temperature including current study data and Baxter's recommendations
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Fluid Balance in the Critically Ill Patient
Tena will discuss the importance of optimizing patient fluid balance and managing fluid overload in patients with septic shock and acute decompensated heart failure.
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TPE Part I: Methods, Goals & Guidelines
In the first of this 2-part video series, Tena Griffin, DNP, CRNP discusses methods, goals, and guidelines surrounding Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE).
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