dialysis technique Flashcards
What does dialysis contain
it contains some bicarbonate and calcium and potassium in different strengths so the patient does not become deficient
haemodialysis
3 times a week
blood flows through filter to get all toxins out through filter to be cleaned then back into the body
pertitoneal dialysis
fluid in which absorbs wastes and then comes out
peritoneum acts as a natural filter to get rid of waste and toxins
concentration gradient
Can furosemide and phosphate binders be stopped once a patient is on dialysis?
No
Should Erythropoiesis stimulating agents be initiated after dialysis is started?
No they can be before
In general, really cleared drugs with low protein binding will be removed to a large extent during haemodialysis?
True
Is osmotic pressure the main force driving ultrafiltration in haemodialysis
No
Are antibiotics added to the circuit during dialysis ?
No
