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Abstract
Citrate anticoagulation offers a targeted and effective method for preventing clotting in extracorporeal blood circuits during dialysis. This article reviews the mechanisms, benefits, risks, and best practices associated with citrate anticoagulation, emphasizing its growing role within critical care and dialysis.
期刊介绍:
The Nephrology Nursing Journal is a refereed clinical and scientific resource that provides current information on wide variety of subjects to facilitate the practice of professional nephrology nursing. Its purpose is to disseminate information on the latest advances in research, practice, and education to nephrology nurses to positively influence the quality of care they provide.
The Nephrology Nursing Journal is designed to meet the educational and information needs of nephrology nurses in a variety of roles at all levels of practice. It also serves as a source for nonnephrology nurses. Its content expands the knowledge base for nephrology nurses, stimulates professional growth, guides research-based practice, presents new technological developments, and provides a forum for review of critical issues promoting the advancement of nephrology nursing practice.