Od-042283 MWHC Ultrafiltration with Aquadex
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Type
On Demand
Credit
No
Description
SCUF, or slow continuous ultrafiltration, is the process of fluid removal without clinically significant ... show more
Objectives
- Demonstrate safe setup and management of the Aquadex SmartFlow® machine
- Perform Aquadex SmartFlow® machine troubleshooting
- Recognize key factors to be considered for ultrafiltration: patient status, venous access, anticoagulation, UF rate, blood flow rate
- Understand the causes and impact of hypervolemia (fluid overload)
- Understand the current therapy choices for hypervolemia and their limitations
Fees
Free
Activity Director
Hannah Walthall
Activity Coordinators
Taylor Hoffman
Kathleen Valenzuela
Kathleen Valenzuela
Organization
MedStar Washington Hospital Center