Peritoeal Dialysis Flashcards
Principles: Dialyzing solution is introduced via a catheter inserted in the ?
Peritoneal Cavity
The peritoneal membrane is used as a dialyzing membrane to remove toxic substances metabolic waste & excess fluid
Peritoneal Dialysis
The peritoneal membrane is used as a dialyzing membrane to remove toxic substances metabolic waste & excess fluid
Peritoneal Dialysis
Patient can dialyze alone in any location
Peritoneal Dialysis
Can be used in patients who are hemodynamically unstable
Peritoneal Dialysis
Preparing the patient: Consent
Patient and Family
Preparing the patient: Obtain Baseline ?
Vital Signs
Preparing the patient: Empty the ? and ? to prevent puncture
bladder
bowel
Preparing the patient: Administer ? to prevent infection
broad-spectrum antibiotic
Preparing the patient: Administer ? to prevent fibrin formation
heparin
Preparing the patient: ? the dialysate to dilate vessels of peritoneum
Warm
Preparing the patient: Normal color of the drainage fluid is
Colorless
Preparing the patient: Color - infection, peritonitis
Cloudy
Preparing the patient: Color - normal at first few exchanges
Bloody
Preparing the patient: Color - Punctured urinary bladder
Yellowish