Nephrology- CKD and ESRD Flashcards
1
Q
S&S ESRD carpel tunnel syndrome
A
Worse during dialysis
more severe in the arm with vascular access
tingling, numbness, burning
2
Q
Mechanism of carpal tunnel syndrome in ESRD
A
Most common mononeuropathy in pts on HD.
Dialysis related amyloidosis (deposition within carpal tunnels)
Increased venous pressure during hemodialysis
