Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is becoming the leading form of renal replacement therapy for acute kidney injury. CRRT establishes equilibrium through gradual, continuous alterations in fluid, solute, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, and CRRT is flexible, especially for the unstable patient's changing clinical condition. However, the use of CRRT continues to be controversial, with substantial practice variations, primarily due to the complex clinical situations in which CRRT is considered. This session will cover the process of CRRT, the physiological risks and benefits, and the nursing care associated with this therapy.

At the conclusion of the presentation, the participant will be able to:

1. Discuss the extracorporeal process of CRRT.

2. Identify the physiologic risks and benefits of CRRT.

Speaker:

Jarvis Campbell, RN
Assistant Nurse Manager
Vidant Medical Center

This session has been approved for 1 contact hour.

Expiration date for receipt of contact hours: May 7, 2017

This session has been approved for 1.0 CRNI® recertification unit.