A safe and effective protocol for postdilution hemofiltration with regional citrate anticoagulation

Abstract Background Regional citrate anticoagulation (RCA) is recommended during continuous renal replacement therapy. Compared to systemic anticoagulation, RCA provides a longer filter lifespan with the risk of metabolic alkalosis and impaired calcium homeostasis. Surprisingly, most RCA protocols a...

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Main Authors: Thomas Dimski, Timo Brandenburger, Christian Vollmer, Detlef Kindgen-Milles
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-07-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-024-03659-y