The patient is a gravida 6, para 1.She is admitted after a cesarean section after an amniotic embolus.Her heart rate (HR)is more than 150 beats/min with a systolic BP less than 80 mm Hg.Her temperature is 38°C, and her condition has caused her to develop prerenal azotemia.The patient was fluid resuscitated through a double-lumen catheter, which was placed into her right femoral access, and started on vasopressors with a fair response (BP, 80/50 mm Hg; HR, 122 beats/min).Because of her diagnosis and a concern regarding fulminating sepsis, the patient was begun on CVVH. Identify three complications of CVVH therapy.

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The patient is a gravida 6, para 1.She is admitted after a cesarean section after an amniotic embolus.Her heart rate (HR)is more than 150 beats/min with a systolic BP less than 80 mm Hg.Her temperature is 38°C, and her condition has caused her to develop prerenal azotemia.The patient was fluid resuscitated through a double-lumen catheter, which was placed into her right femoral access, and started on vasopressors with a fair response (BP, 80/50 mm Hg; HR, 122 beats/min).Because of her diagnosis and a concern regarding fulminating sepsis, the patient was begun on CVVH.  Identify three complications of CVVH therapy.

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Air embolism, decreased inflow pressure, electrolyte imbalances, blood leaks, access failure, and clotted hemofilter are just a few complications that can occur with continuous venovenous hemodialysis.

The Patient Is a Gravida 6, Para 1