continuous venovenous hemofiltration

continuous venovenous hemofiltration
a form of continuous renal replacement therapy consisting of hemofiltration with venovenous access, small-volume, low-resistance hemofilters, and a mechanical pump; used as an alternative to conventional hemodialysis ultrafiltration.

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