Indications for dialysis (AEIOU)

Question 1

A

Answer 1

Acidosis (pH <7.2 or bicarbonate <10 mmol)

Question 2

E

Answer 2

Electrolyte imbalance (persistent hyperkalaemia >7 mM)

Question 3

I, BLAST

Answer 3

Intoxication (BLAST)
Barbiturates
Lithium
Alcohol
Salicylates
Theophylline

Question 4

O

Answer 4

Oedema (refractory pulmonary oedema)

Question 5

U

Answer 5

Uraemia (encephalopathy or pericarditis, urea >40)