Dialysis Flashcards
1
Q
What solutes are usually depleted in people with kidney failure?
A
- calcium
- bicarb
2
Q
What are the two main types of dialysis?
A
- Hemodialysis (HD)
- Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)
3
Q
What is the rule of Mass Balance in dialysis?
A
-the number of solutes going in must be equal to the amount of solutes going out
4
Q
what does dialysis adequacy measure?
A
-a quantification of waste removal
5
Q
What is measured to determine dialysis adequacy in HD and PD?
A
- HD = Urea
- PD = Urea + Creatinine
