Scotland Health Launches Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Expanding Life‑Saving Critical Care Services

Scotland Health is proud to announce the launch of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), an advanced, life‑supporting dialysis therapy now available for critically ill patients experiencing acute kidney failure and hemodynamic instability. 

CRRT is a specialized form of dialysis designed for patients in the intensive care setting who may not tolerate traditional dialysis. Delivered continuously over a 24‑hour period, the therapy gently removes waste products and excess fluid while maintaining cardiovascular stability — a key advantage for patients with complex or severe medical conditions. 

“This has truly been a multidisciplinary effort,” said Dr. John Duronville, Medical Director for CRRT. “From hospital executive team members, nursing leadership, ICU leadership, pharmacy, and IT, everyone is aligned around enhancing the care Scotland Health provides—especially for our most critically ill patients. It was impressive to see ICU nurses come together to support one another as we initiated CRRT for our first patient. I look forward to continuing to grow this important service line with our Intensive Care team led by Dr. Laura Barber.” 

The addition of CRRT strengthens Scotland Health’s ability to deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based critical care by allowing clinicians to: 

• • Provide continuous, precise fluid management 
• • Improve patient stability and clinical outcomes
• • Deliver individualized treatment for complex conditions such as sepsis, multi‑organ failure, and severe fluid overload 
  
  

To support safe implementation, Scotland Health’s nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams—including providers, pharmacy, and ancillary services—have completed specialized education and competency training. Only credentialed nephrologists may initiate CRRT, and care is delivered according to approved clinical protocols and best practices. 

“Introducing CRRT reflects our commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and continuous improvement,” said Chinna Hale, Executive Director of Nursing Services. “It also reduces the need to transfer critically ill patients to larger facilities, allowing them to remain closer to their families and support systems.” 

By bringing CRRT to the region, Scotland Health continues its mission to ensure advanced, life‑saving treatments are accessible locally and delivered by trusted professionals within the community.