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Understand the physiologic principles of dialysis and renal replacement therapy (RRT). Be familiar with the nomenclature and modalities of dialysis and RRT. Understand the complications associated with dialysis therapy. Recognize the general indications for dialysis therapy and the considerations in selection of a specific renal replacement modality.

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  1. Department of Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, USA

    Ll. Armando Samuels MD

  2. Division of Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, USA

    Faahud A. Yafai MD

  3. Department of Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, USA

    Avrum Gillespie MD

  4. Department of Medicine, Section of Nephrology, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, USA

    Jesse Goldman MD

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  1. School of Medicine, Temple University, N. Broad St. 3420, Philadelphia, 19140, USA

    Gerard J. Criner

  2. Dept. Medicine, Temple University, N. Broad Street 3401, Philadelphia, 19140, USA

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Samuels, L.A., Yafai, F.A., Gillespie, A., Goldman, J. (2010). Dialysis. In: Criner, G., Barnette, R., D'Alonzo, G. (eds) Critical Care Study Guide. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-77452-7_54

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