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Vascular access in continuous arteriovenous hemodiafiltration

F H Bosch1, R van Leusen

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, The Netherlands.

Artificial Organs
|April 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Silicone catheters for continuous arteriovenous hemodiafiltration (CAVHD) showed no serious complications in 43 ICU patients. This safe and effective renal replacement therapy was achieved through a strict protocol and limited personnel supervision.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Continuous arteriovenous hemodiafiltration (CAVHD) is a renal replacement therapy used in intensive care units.
  • The use of silicone catheters for CAVHD requires careful consideration of potential complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of silicone catheters for CAVHD in critically ill patients.
  • To assess complication rates associated with silicone catheter use during CAVHD therapy.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of 43 patients undergoing CAVHD between July 1991 and March 1993.
  • Utilization of wide-bore silicone catheters for CAVHD procedures.
  • Adherence to a strict CAVHD protocol with limited personnel supervision.

Main Results:

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  • No serious complications were observed during catheter insertion, therapy, or removal.
  • All patients requiring renal replacement therapy were successfully treated with CAVHD.
  • A low overall complication rate was documented.

Conclusions:

  • Silicone catheters are a safe option for CAVHD in the Intensive Care Unit setting.
  • Strict adherence to protocols and controlled supervision contribute to the low complication rate of CAVHD.
  • CAVHD with silicone catheters provides effective renal replacement therapy for critically ill patients.