Ultra -Filtration (Aquadex) Renal Replacement Therapy/CVVHD
Nurse staffing Same/ No Change Increased
Venous Access Peripheral/Central Central
Immediate need for Renal Consult No Yes
Earliest time from request to start of Fluid removal Within minutes (15-60 mins) Within hours (3 to 48 hours)
Ease of use /set-up Simple Complex
Dialysate Fluid None Yes
Treatment Location Ambulatory/Stepdown/ICU ICU/Monitored/HD unit