Dialysis Flashcards

1
Q

What are the different types of dialysis?

A

Peritoneal dialysis

Intermittent dialysis

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2
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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

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3
Q

What type of RRT do they do in ITU?

A

Continuous renal replacement therapy

Continuous veno-venous haemofiltration

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4
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What are the complications of CRRT?

A
Bleeding
Hypothermia
Electrolyte imbalances 
Acid-base imbalances i.e alkalosis
Infection
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5
Q

What is a complication of chronic haemodialysis?

A

Intradialysis hypotension

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6
Q

How would you treat intradialysis hypotension?

A

SLED (sustained low efficiency dialysis)

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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
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8
Q

Complications of peritoneal dialysis?

A

Peritonitis
Infection around catheter site
Constipation
Pleural effusions

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