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  • Nephrology
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Acute renal replacement therapy (RRT) in high-income countries has shifted from intermittent hemodialysis to continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) over 40 years.
  • CRRT is now the primary vital organ support for critically ill patients in intensive care units (ICUs).
  • Technological advancements have significantly improved CRRT machine sophistication and customization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution of CRRT in intensive care settings.
  • To highlight current advancements and evidence-based applications of CRRT.
  • To identify key areas for future development and research in CRRT.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical and technical advances in CRRT.
  • Analysis of evidence from clinical trials on CRRT application (timing, modality, dose, anticoagulation).
  • Discussion of emerging technologies and future research directions.

Main Results:

  • CRRT has become the standard of care for acute kidney injury in ICUs, replacing intermittent hemodialysis.
  • Clinical trials have informed CRRT practices regarding initiation, modality, dose, and anticoagulation.
  • Significant unanswered questions remain, particularly concerning volume control and circulatory stress minimization.

Conclusions:

  • CRRT has evolved into a sophisticated therapy, but further research is needed to optimize its use.
  • Future developments may include advanced membrane technology, integration with other therapies, and personalized CRRT delivery.
  • Quality metrics, data analytics, biofeedback, and automated prescription hold promise for enhancing CRRT safety and efficacy.