First Use Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
What is First Use Syndrome?
A
A group of symptoms that occur shortly after starting a treatment with a new dialyzer
2
Q
What are the causes?
A
Maybe ETO sterilized dialyzer or manufacturing residues in the dialyzer
3
Q
What are the symptoms?
A
Nervousness, chest pain, back pain, palpitations, itching, funny taste in mouth
4
Q
What is the intervention?
A
Notify the nurse, manage symptoms and stop treatment, notify physician
5
Q
What is the prevention?
A
Rinse the dialyzer well before treatment, discuss and alternative dialyzer with physician
