Renal Replacement Therapy in ICU

Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) is a medical treatment used in intensive care units (ICUs) for patients whose kidneys are not functioning properly. It helps remove waste, excess fluids, and toxins from the blood, mimicking the kidneys' natural role. RRT can involve methods like dialysis, where blood is filtered externally, or continuous renal replacement therapy, which steadily cleanses blood over time. This treatment supports patients dealing with severe kidney issues or failure, helping stabilize their condition and improve outcomes while their kidneys recover or until other solutions are found.