Complications Of HD Flashcards
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Manifestation of disequilibrium syndrome
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- headache
- nausea
- disorientation
- restlessness
- blurred vision
- asterixis
- fits
- coma
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Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome
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Caused by cerebral edema due to osmotic ibfkux of water into the brain after removal of urea by dialysis
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How to manage Disequilibrium syndrome?
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Slow removal of urea( initial removal should be 30%
For severe ureamia, prophylactic phenitoin( 1000mgloading dose) or IV mannitol10-15gor hypertonic saline 5ml of 23%
