[Veno-venous continuous hemodialysis: implications for nurses]

Veno-venous haemodialysis is an extra-renal depuration method of recent application in our Unit which adds the advantage of blood impulsion by bomb, which provides a higher control over the volume of ultrafilterring and decreases the possible haemodynamic alterations. In this work we show our experience about the incorporation of this new process, the important role that the nursing staff acquire in the circuit handling as well as in patients care. To do so, between March and October 1993 we performed a follow-up of this technique in 11 cases collecting data about complications with the circuit and patient improvement, circuit maintainance, reasons for change, volumes and balances obtained.