Complications associated with Continuous Kidney Replacement Therapy

Continuous kidney replacement therapy (CKRT) is a form of renal replacement therapy which is used in modern intensive care units (ICUs) to help manage acute kidney injury (AKI),end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), poisonings and some electrolyte disorders. CKRT has transformed ICU care of patients over the past several decades. In this setting, it is important to recognize CKRT associated complications but also up to date management of these complications. Some of these complications are minor, but others may be more important, even life threatening. CKRT related complications may be related to dialysis factors and others to specific patient factors. Our overarching goal in this manuscript is to review and discuss the most significant CKRT related complications at different steps of management of CKRT. With the advent of newer solutions there has been newer complications as well.