Renal Failure (ICU)

Question 1

Indication for renal replacement therapy?

Answer 1

UFAKE:

Uraemic pericarditis/encephalopathy 
Fluid overload
Acidosis 
K - potassium 
Extras (toxins, Na: high/low, temperature)

Question 2

When is dialysis indicated?

Answer 2

For CKD stage 5 sufferers (GFR < 15ml)

Question 3

What is haemofiltration?

Answer 3

Used in an ICU setting to support patients in acute renal failure.

Question 4

Indication of haemofiltration?

Answer 4

Acute renal failure.

Coping with hypervolaemia

Question 5

Is haemoflitration long term or short?

Answer 5

Short term

Question 6

Is dialysis short term or long term?

Answer 6

Long term

Question 7

Does heamofiltration use diffusion or convection to exchange solutes in blood?

Answer 7

Convection

Question 8

Does dialysis use diffusion or convection to exchange solutes in blood?

Answer 8

Diffusion

Question 9

Does haemofiltration require arteriovenous fistula?

Answer 9

No (two venous catheters)

Question 10

Does dialysis require arteriovenous fistula?

Answer 10

Yes