These two paired organs are the principal organs of the urinary system and are responsible for regulating volume and composition of extracellular fluid, and excretion of waste products from the body

A rapid loss of kidney function characterized by rise in serum creatinine and/or reduction in urine output

In CRRT, this substance/therapy is used to correct acidosis

Waste products filtered by the kidney are excreted in this substance

A progressive, irreversible loss of kidney function defined as GFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m2 for more than 3 months and/or presence of kidney damage

This is usually last sign of bleeding / hemorrhage

The functional unit of the kidney that can be damaged by toxins

Defined as GFR <15 mL/min/1.73 m2

Three of the major complications of CRRT

Blood is filtered and urine is produced in this area of the kidney

A test that visualizes renal blood vessels and is used to identify stricture, stenosis, reno-vascular HT, cysts and tumors

CRRT removes this from the blood stream via mechanical means

The amount of blood filtered each minute by the glomeruli

Chronic Kidney disease has a disproportionate impact on these minority groups

Venous access sites for CRRT are usually placed in these three large veins