Dialysis (0) Flashcards

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Indications for dialysis?

A
AEIOU 
A: Acidosis 
E: Electrolytes
I: Intoxication 
O: Oedema 
U: Uraemia
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Complications of peritoneal dialysis?

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Bacterial peritonitis 
Peritoneal sclerosis 
Ultrafiltration failure 
Weight gain 
Psychological effects
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2 ways to get blood supply for haemodialysis?

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Tunnelled cuffed catheter

Arteriovenous fistula

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How long does arteriovenous fistula take before use?

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4 week- 4 month

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Typical vessels used for arteriovenous fistulas?

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Radio-cephalic
Brachio-cephalic
Brachio-basilic

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