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Renal Replacement Therapy Modalities for Acute Kidney Injury

Quick fact

Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) runs 24 hours a day and is typically used for unstable ICU patients, whereas intermittent hemodialysis is done over about 4 hours and is preferred for stable patients.

Why this is interesting

When the kidneys suddenly fail, doctors must quickly choose how to replace their function—but did you know that there are several very different ways to do this, each with its own advantages and trade-offs?