Continuous Arteriovenous Hemofiltration

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Contents 1 Introduction 2 More General Terms 3 Additional Terms 4 References

Introduction

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

More General Terms

• clinical procedure

Additional Terms

• continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH)
• hemodialysis

References

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

continuous arteriovenous hemofiltration (CAVH)