Dialysis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the different types of dialysis?
A
Peritoneal dialysis
Intermittent dialysis
2
Q
What are the indications for dialysis?
A
U FAKE
Uraemic encephalopathy
Fluid overload
Acidosis (pH < 7.1)
Hyperkalaemia (K > 6.5)
Extras i.e paracetamol poisoning/lithium
3
Q
What type of RRT do they do in ITU?
A
Continuous renal replacement therapy
Continuous veno-venous haemofiltration
4
Q
What are the complications of CRRT?
A
Bleeding Hypothermia Electrolyte imbalances Acid-base imbalances i.e alkalosis Infection
5
Q
What is a complication of chronic haemodialysis?
A
Intradialysis hypotension
6
Q
How would you treat intradialysis hypotension?
A
SLED (sustained low efficiency dialysis)
7
Q
Complications of dialysis?
A
Headache, itching, muscle cramps Disequilibrium syndrome: osmotic brain changes leading to cerebral oedema Hypotension Hyperkalaemia Fluid balance problems i.e oedema Infection
8
Q
Complications of peritoneal dialysis?
A
Peritonitis
Infection around catheter site
Constipation
Pleural effusions