DPD haemodialysis Flashcards
1
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Symptoms of Renal Failure (6)
A
- tiredness, lethargy,
- SOB
- oedema
- pruritis
- nocturia
- poor appetite, nausea
2
Q
Signs of Renal Failure (2)
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- Anaemia
2. Renal Bone disease
3
Q
Aims of RRT (5)
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- correct electrolyte and acid based status
- remove waste products
- restore fluid balance
- improve symptoms
- QoL
4
Q
Benefits of dialysis
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- improves uraemia symptoms (e.g. pruritis, tiredness, nausea)
- corrects fluid balance (less sob+oedema)
- avoid life threatening events (severe acidosis, hyperkalaemia)
5
Q
Risks of dialysis
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- complications (e.g. infection, hypotensions)
6
Q
Benefits of kidney transplantation (5)
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- better renal replacement
- costs less in the long term
- prolonged survival
- increased QoL
- improvement in metabolic disorders (e.g. anaemia, renal bone disease)
7
Q
risks of kidney transplantation (4)
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- immunosuppression (increased risk of infection and malignancy)
- older and sicker patients not eligible
- not a cure
- if transplant fails then worse
8
Q
When do you start dialysis?
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- when eGFR<10ml/min and benefits>risks
- eGFR<6ml/min and no reversible features
- Life threatening complications
