Diseases in Nephrology Flashcards
MOST common form of renal replacement therapy for AKI
Hemodialysis
Clear indications for initiation of renal replacement therapy for patients with CKD
Uremic pericarditis
Encephalopathy
Intractable muscle cramping
Anorexia and nausea not attributable to reversible causes such as peptic ulcer disease
Evidence of malnutrition
Fluid and electrolyte abnormalities, principally hyperkalemia or ECF volume overload, refractory to other measures
Offers the best potential for complete rehabilitation
Kidney transplantation
Educational programs should be commenced
NO later than stage 4 CKD
MOST common therapeutic modality for ESRD
Hemodialysis
Dialysis access with HIGHEST long-term patency rate
Fistula
MOST important complication of arteriovenous grafts
Thrombosis of the graft and graft failure
MOST common acute complication of hemodialysis, particularly among DM patients
Hypotension
Preferred buffer in peritoneal dialysis solutions
Lactate
Most common additive to peritoneal dialysis solutions are
Heparin
Antibiotics
Insulin
Most common organisms in peritoneal dialysis related peritonitis
Gram-positive cocci including Staphylococcus (reflecting origin from the skin)
ABSOLUTE indication for the urgent initiation of dialysis or for intensification of dialysis
Uremic pericarditis
