Crit Care Resusc
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To determine the influence of vascular access site on continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) filter survival. ⋯ Vascular access for CRRT plays a significant role in determining filter life. Our study suggests that for temporary dialysis catheters the femoral site should be favoured in ICU patients, and if CRRT is likely to continue for an extended period, a tunnelled IJ line should be considered.