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What is extracorporeal drug removal? A Guide to Blood Purification

4 min read
First reported in 1913 for removing salicylates from dogs, extracorporeal treatment (ECTR) has become a vital tool for managing severe drug overdoses. This article explains what is extracorporeal drug removal, the technologies involved, and when it is used to save lives in critical care settings.