Kidney failure Flashcards
1
Q
How is a constant concentration gradient created with dialysis?
A
No urea in dialysis fluid so the urea in the blood diffuses across. And other substances such as; glucose and water, depend on the specific patients need.
2
Q
Dialysis is a short term solution
A
.bides time to find organ donor
.low protein diet
.be close to a hospital
.3x a week 4 hours at a time at hospital
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