Hemodialysis Flashcards
What is Hemodialysis
blood is filtered through dialyzer outside the body
What patients is Hemodialysis used for
acute or chronic kidney disease
What to do before Hemodialysis
ensure you have patent vascular access by auscultating for bruit, palpate thrill
What should be held until after Hemodialysis
hold certain medications
What is the most important thing to monitor for during Hemodialysis
hypotension
What should be administered during Hemodialysis
heparin to prevent clots
What is the antidote for Heparin
protamine sulfate
What else should be monitored during Hemodialysis
- cramping
- bleeding
- nausea/vomiting
What is expected after Hemodialysis
Decreased BP and weight
What should you do after Hemodialysis
compare weight from before the procedure to estimate fluid that has been removed
What is a complication of Hemodialysis
Disequilibrium syndrome
What is Disequilibrium syndrome
neurologic deterioration
S/S of Disequilibrium Syndrome
- nausea/vomiting
- decreased loc
- seizures
