Renal Replacement Therapy in the Critical Care Setting

Table 1

Conventional indications for renal replacement therapy.

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1.1. Fluid overload resistant to diuretic therapy

1.2. Metabolic acidosis (pH < 7.15) refractory to medical management

1.3. Hyperkalaemia (K > 6.5 mEq/L) refractory to medical management

1.4. Uraemic symptoms or signs (encephalopathy, pericarditis, and bleeding diathesis)

Other important indications for RRT

1.5. Poisoning with a dialyzable drug or toxin

1.6. Hyperthermia refractory to regular cooling techniques

1.7. Life-threatening electrolyte derangements in the setting of acute kidney injury

1.8. Progressive azotaemia or oliguria unresponsive to medical management

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