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Lecture 16 - Renal Replacement Therapy Flashcards

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Define end stage renal disease

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Irreversible damage to a person’s kidneys so severely affecting their ability to remove/adjust blood wastes that, to maintain life, they must have dialysis or a transplant

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Until what CKD stage can the patient remain asymptomatic?

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4 or 5

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What is the syndrome of advanced CKD called?

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Uraemia

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What are the two earliest and most common uraemic symptoms?

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Malaise, fatigue

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Define renal replacement therapy

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Means by which life is sustained in patients suffering from ESRD

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At what eGFR is RRT usually indicated?

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<10ml/min

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List the types of RRT

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Renal transplant
Haemodialysis (home vs hospital)
Peritoneal dialysis (CAPD vs IPD)
Conservative kidney management

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What does conservative kidney management involve?

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Not starting dialysis or having a transplant but treating symptoms of uraemia with medication

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Define dialysis

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Process whereby the solute composition of a solution, A is altered by exposing solution A to a second solution, B, through a semipermeable membrane

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What are the two main principles of dialysis?

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Diffusion

Ultrafiltration

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What is ultrafiltration?

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A type of membrane filtration in which hydrostatic pressure forces a liquid against a semi permeable membrane

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What are the 4 pre-requisites for dialysis?

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Semipermeable membrane
Adequate blood exposure to the membrane
Dialysis access
Anticoagulation (just for haemodialysis)

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What acts as a semipermeable membrane in haemodialysis?

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Artificial kidney (dialysier)

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What acts as a semipermeable membrane in peritoneal dialysis?

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Peritoneal membrane

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What blood is dialysed in haemodialysis?

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Extracorpeal blood

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What blood is dialysed in peritoneal dialysis?

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Mesenteric circulation

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What is the dialysis access in haemodialysis?

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Vascular

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What is the dialysis access in peritoneal dialysis?

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Peritoneal

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What are the two types of permanent haemodialysis access?

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AV fistula

AV prosthetic graft

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What are two types of temporary haemodialysis access?

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Tunneled venous catheter

Temporary venous catheter

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Describe how haemodialysis works

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Create a dialysate of a composition such that you draw out from the blood exactly what you want to
Blood enters one end and the dialysate moves in the opposite direction to the blood coming in

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What are the fluid restrictions for dialysis patients dependent on?

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Residual urine output

Interdialytic weight gain

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Foods high in which three ions should be avoided by dialysis patients?

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Potassium
Sodium
Phosphate

(As these are the things that accumulate in ESRD)

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Why must dialysis patients fluid restrict?

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Because they fluid overload due to their ESRD, and this can be taken off during dialysis but it is not good for the heart to remove large volumes of fluid quickly

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How long does haemodialysis tend to last?
4 hours
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How often must patients get haemodialysis?
Usually 3x per wee
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What happens in peritoneal dialysis?
Balanced dialysis solution instilled into peritoneal cavity via tunneled, cuffed catheter, using peritoneal mesothelium as a dialysis membrane After a dwell time, fluid is drained and fresh dialysate instilled
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What are the two types of peritoneal dialysis?
Continuous ambulatory PD (CAPD) | Automated PD
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What is the most common osmotic agent used for the ultrafiltration of fluid in PD?
Glucose
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Dwell times in PD need to be adjusted to what?
Transporter characteristics
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Describe how CAPD is carried out
Usually done 4x a day with none during the night
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Describe how APD is carried out
Machine that does instills fluid and drains it for you during the night
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What are possible complications of PD?
``` Exit site infection/Tunnel infection PD peritonitis Ultrafiltration failure Tube malfunction (e.g. catheter blockage) Abdominal wall herniae Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis Fluid retention Hyperglycaemia Back pain Constipation Malnutrition ```
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What is a gram +ve PD peritonitis usually due to?
Skin contaminant
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What is a gram -ve PD peritonitis usually due to?
Bowel organisms
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What is a mixed PD peritonitis usually due to?
Suspect complication, e.g. peritonitis
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Is the fluid coming out from PD is cloudy what does this mean?
It is infected, i.e. patient may have PD related peritonitis
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What are indications for dialysis in ESRD?
``` Advanced uraemia (eGFR 5-10ml/min) Severe acidosis (bicarb <10mmol/l) Transient resistant hyperkalaemia (K>6.5mmol/l) Treatment resistant overload Clinical judgement ```
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What is the usual restriction on fluid intake in dialysis patients?
Haemodialysis - 500-800ml/24h (urine output + insensible losses) Peritoneal dialysis - usually more liberal as continuous ultrafiltration achieved
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What drugs may those on dialysis need?
``` EPO injections/IV iron (anaemia) Activated vit D (e.g. calcitriol), phosphate binders with meals (CaCo3) (renal bone disease) Heparin Water soluble vitamins Antihypertensives? ```
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What are complications of haemodialysis?
CV - intra-dialytic hypotension and cramps, arrhythmia, endocarditis, air embolus Coagulation - clotting of vascular access, heparin related problems Other - allergic reactions to dialysers/tubing Catastrophic accidents rare
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What are important factors in choosing a modality of dialysis?
Patient choice (education, shared decision making) Patient related factors Perception of effectiveness
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What is involved in conservative kidney management?
Supportive care - manage symptoms, MDT approach, anticipatory care planning
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What is the incidence of CKD?
1 in 8 (UK)
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What % of those with CKD go on to develop renal failure?
10%
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Define renal failure
GFR <15ml/min
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The decision about which RRT option to pick should be made jointly by the patient and healthcare team taking into account what?
Predicted QoL Predicted LE Patient preference Co-existing medical conditions
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How long before haemodialysis begins should the patient get surgery to create the AV fistula?
8 weeks
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Where is the most common site for an AV fistula?
Lower arm
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How long does the exchange and dwell time in CAPD last?
Exchange - 30-40 min | Dwell - 4-8h
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In APD how many exchanges tend to occur over how long?
3-5 exchanges over 8-10h
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What is the average wait time for a kidney transplant?
3 years
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Describe what happens in a renal transplant
Donor kidney inserted into groin with renal vessels connected to external iliacs Failing kidneys not removed!
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What must patients take life-long after a renal transplant?
Immunosupressants to prevent transplant rejection
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What is the average lifespan of a donor kidney?
10-12 years from deceased donors | 12-15 years from living donors
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How long is the average life expectancy of a patient with ESRD that does not recieve RRT?
6 months
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What are symptoms of renal failure that is not being adequately managed with RRT?
``` Breathlessness Fatigue Insomnia Pruritus Poor appetite Swelling Weakness Weight gain/loss Ab cramps Nausea Muscle cramps Headaches Cognitive impairment Anxiety Depression Sexual dysfunction ```
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What are complications of renal transplant?
``` DVT/PE Opportunistic infection Malignancies - esp. skin cancer, lymphoma Bone marrow suppression Recurrence of original disease Urinary tract obstruction CV disease Graft rejection ```
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What is the most common causative organism for PD related peritonitis
Coagulase negative staph, e.g. staph epidermis

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