Renal replacement therapy (RRT) is a cornerstone of emergency and critical care medicine, as well as nephrology. In this episode, we provide a complete overview of RRT in the ICU, covering everything you need to know to master this essential therapy.

We’ll review: The different types of renal replacement therapy (CRRT, IHD, SLED, PD). Indications for starting RRT in critically ill patients. Continuous vs intermittent RRT: key differences and clinical decision-making. Components of CRRT machines and how they work. Timing of initiation and evidence from landmark trials. Troubleshooting common complications and challenges. Practical tips for ICU physicians, trainees, and nurses.

📌 Timestamps:

Chapter 1 (0:00 - 12:03) - Basics Of Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT), Indications, Emergent Needs

Chapter 2 (12:04 - 25:26) - Types Of RRT (iHD, CRRT, SLED, PD)

Chapter 3 (25:27 - 29:46) - When To Start RRT (Evidence and Trials)

Chapter 4 (29:47 - 34:34) - Basics Of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)

Chapter 5 (34:35 - 38:46) - Components of CRRT (Blood Flow, Filter, Dialysate, Etc)

Chapter 6 (38:47 - 54:36) - Introduction To Types Of CRRT (CVVH, CVVHD, CVVHDF, SCUF)

Chapter 7 (54:37 - 1:13:21) - CRRT Advanced Indications, Blood Flow, Dialysate, Ultrafiltration, Effluent

Chapter 8 (1:13:22 - 1:18:43) - Mechanism Of Solute Clearance (Diffusion Vs Convection), Sieving Coefficient, Transmembrane Pressure

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