Dialysis Flashcards
1
Q
complication of citrate anticoagulation?
A
can lead to citrate load, which causes alkali load leading to severe metabolic alkalosis
2
Q
how to mitigate citrate load?
A
decreasing the flow rate
3
Q
preferred citrate?
A
acid citrate dextrose
4
Q
how does hemodialysis solutes diffuse?
A
along a gradient through a semipermeable membrane
5
Q
how does solute diffuse with hemofiltration?
A
water crosses the membrane with solutes creating a solute drag
