Continuous veno-venous hemofiltration in infants with complex congenital heart disease postoperative nursing research

Objective To summarize continuous veno-venous hemofiltration (CVVH) treatment of infants with complex congenital heart disease in children with acute renal failure after treatment. Methods A retrospective analysis was carried out in six cases of infants with congenital heart disease with application of CVVH. The children were given monitoring and anticoagulant treatment. The renal function, electrolytes and urine volume were compared before and after the treatment. Results The amount of urine increased, blood circulation and electrolytes remained stable in six patients 17.5-135.0 hours after CVVH. Conclusions The CVVH therapy can be applied to treat infants with congenital heart disease complicated with acute renal failure, but CVVH treatment should focus on anticoagulants and blood volume since complicated state of illness, low age, low body weight of children patients. Key words: Continuous veno-venous hemofiltration; Infants; Congenital heart disease