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  • Nephrology
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Hematology

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  • Renal replacement therapy (RRT) is essential for patients with kidney failure.
  • Anticoagulation is necessary to prevent circuit thrombosis during RRT.
  • Choosing the appropriate anticoagulation strategy is complex and depends on patient factors and RRT modality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and summarize current evidence on anticoagulation for various RRT modalities.
  • To provide guidance on selecting optimal anticoagulation strategies in critically ill patients.
  • To highlight the risks and benefits of different anticoagulation methods.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on anticoagulation in renal replacement therapy.
  • Analysis of guidelines and expert opinions.
  • Discussion of anticoagulation protocols for hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy, and peritoneal dialysis.

Main Results:

  • Unfractionated heparin remains a common choice but requires careful monitoring.
  • Low-molecular-weight heparin offers convenience but has limitations in certain patient populations.
  • Regional citrate anticoagulation is effective for continuous renal replacement therapy but requires specialized management.
  • Direct oral anticoagulants and direct thrombin inhibitors are emerging options with specific indications.

Conclusions:

  • Anticoagulation management during RRT requires individualized approaches.
  • Careful consideration of patient-specific factors, RRT modality, and potential bleeding risks is paramount.
  • Further research is needed to optimize anticoagulation protocols and explore novel agents in RRT.