Overview
Continuous renal replacement therapy filters the blood slowly over 24 hours a day. It is used in intensive care for children who are too unwell for standard dialysis.
Why it is done
- Severe acute kidney injury
- Fluid overload
- Dangerous salt or acid imbalances
- Some poisonings and metabolic crises
Before treatment
A special catheter is placed in a large vein. Blood tests guide the settings.
During treatment
The child is monitored closely in intensive care. Treatment continues until the kidneys recover or other dialysis can be used.
Risks
Risks include bleeding, infection, clotting of the circuit and low blood pressure.
At KIH
KIH's nephrology team can assess children with kidney failure and arrange specialised intensive care when needed.
This information is for general education. Your doctor will explain whether this treatment is suitable for you, and its benefits and risks. For a medical emergency, call +92-51-8446666 or go to the nearest emergency department.
