Lecture 1: "CRRT in Critically Ill Pediatric Patients: Indications, Modalities, and Machine Settings"
Outline:
Overview of AKI in pediatric critical care
Indications for initiating CRRT in children
Differences between CRRT and intermittent HD in pediatrics
Modalities of CRRT (CVVH, CVVHD, CVVHDF) – pediatric considerations
Machine settings: blood flow rate, effluent dose, anticoagulation
Fluid balance and challenges in neonates and small children
Lecture 2: "Managing Complications and Optimizing Outcomes in Pediatric CRRT"
Outline:
Vascular access: site selection and catheter size for pediatric patients
Anticoagulation strategies (Heparin vs. Citrate) – benefits and risks in children
Monitoring: hemodynamics, electrolytes, and circuit pressures
Complications: filter clotting, hypotension, bleeding, and electrolyte imbalance
Case-based discussion: real-life pediatric CRRT challenges and solutions
Future trends: use of cytokine filters and customized CRRT protocols