continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH)

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Introduction

Along with continuous arteriovenous hemofiltration (CAVH), the treatment of choice in patients who are hemodynamically unstable & unable to tolerate standard hemodialysis.

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References

  1. Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 536-37