This class prepares Sharp critical care nurses to provide care for patients with continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). Class content will include: mechanism of action, review of the NxStage machine, troubleshooting of alarms, and initiation and termination of therapy.

At the end of this session, the participant will:

• Describe the mechanisms of solute/fluid removal
• State indications for CRRT therapy
• Describe interventions to prevent and manage complications
• Demonstrate troubleshooting of NxStage circuit and vascular access

Please note that you must have approval from a lead or clinical nurse specialist prior to registering for this class.