Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy Explained: CRRT and Dialysis Basics

Continuous renal replacement therapy, or CRRT, is a form of dialysis commonly used in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury, fluid overload, electrolyte abnormalities, or acid-base disturbances. In this video, we review renal replacement therapy basics, including how CRRT works, major CRRT modalities, indications, solute clearance, fluid removal, anticoagulation, and practical ICU concepts. Topics covered include: • What renal replacement therapy is • What CRRT is • CRRT versus intermittent hemodialysis • Acute kidney injury in critical illness • Indications for dialysis • Fluid overload • Electrolyte abnormalities • Acid-base disturbances • Uremia • Solute clearance basics • Diffusion and convection • Ultrafiltration • Dialysate and replacement fluid • CVVH, CVVHD, and CVVHDF • Anticoagulation considerations • Practical ICU management concepts 📚 Want More Emergency & Critical Care Medicine Education? Join the WhiteBoard Medicine Patreon community:   / whiteboardmedicine   Patreon members receive access to: • Downloadable Study Guides • Clinical One-Pagers • Practice Questions • Mini-Courses • Comprehensive Clinical Reviews • Ad-Free Videos • Early Access Content 🌐 WhiteBoard Medicine Website Explore our growing library of critical care and emergency medicine content: https://www.whiteboardmedicine.com 🎧 WhiteBoard Medicine Podcast Prefer audio? Listen to WhiteBoard Medicine on your commute, at the gym, or between shifts: https://www.whiteboardmedicine.com/po... ⚠️ Educational Disclaimer: This content is intended for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for clinical judgment, institutional protocols, specialist consultation, or individualized patient care. Full disclaimer: https://whiteboardmedicine.com/discla... #CRRT #Dialysis #RenalReplacementTherapy #CriticalCare #MedicalEducation