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Ajunctive therapies: RRT + DVT prophylaxis Flashcards

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When is RRT used in septic patients?

A
  • AKI

- require RRT - continous / intermittent haemodialysis

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Who benefits more from continous RRT?

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  • haemodynamically unstable patients
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DVT prophylaxis - what pharmacological prophylaxis in required in DVT?

A
  • low dose unfractionated heparin

- LMWH - enoxaprin, dalteparin / pentasaccharide therapy - fondaprinux

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What mechanical prophylaxis is required in DVT?

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  • graduated compression stockings

- intermittent compression device - used if patients c/i with heparin

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