GI

Question 1

Intermittent Hemodialysis (HD)
PT consideration

Answer 1

Very fatiguing
Schedule at same time ( before dialysis ) every day to keep tx consistent

Question 2

Peritoneal dialysis (PD)

Answer 2

indwelling catheter
not as common
45 min to 9 hours, multiple times/day,7 days/week ( dont memorize exact TAKES MORE TIME THAN HD)

Question 2

Peritoneal dialysis (PD)

Answer 2

indwelling catheter
not as common
45 min to 9 hours, multiple times/day,7 days/week ( dont memorize exact just that it takes more time than HD )

Question 3

Vas cath

Answer 3

For someone new to dialysis
TEMPORARY
cons:
increase length of HD treatment
potential infection and clotting

Question 4

AV fistula what type of dialysis and pros

Answer 4

LONG TERM DIALYSIS
can function for years
infection less likely
clotting less likely