Conceptos fundamentales para el manejo de las terapias de tratamiento sustitutivo continuo

This training article provides the basic concepts in continuous renal purification treatments. A diagram of the size of the molecules that are usually involved in these treatments is shown. This allows a better understanding of why certain substances need a specific type of physical process to be removed. From the knowledge of these processes, the therapies to be programmed in each machine can be classified. Simple line diagrams are provided, representing the filter, the membranes, and the molecules, which are explained.

It is also necessary to understand each part of the circuit, regardless of the distribution company. For this reason, a general circuit is shown, also drawn using simple lines. Finally, some of the management problems that can present for the ICU nurse are specified.