Renal replacement therapy

Question 1

What are absolute indications for Renal replacement therapy?

Answer 1

• Severity of condition increases
• Hyperkalaemia persistent (K+ >7 mmol/l)
• Acidosis is metabolic and worsening (pH <7.2 or base excess <–10)
• Refractory pulmonary oedema
• Pericarditis (uraemic)
• Encephalopathy (uraemic)

Question 2

What are complications of dialysis?

Answer 2

• Cardiovascular disease
• Hypertension
• Anaemia
• Infections
• Renal bone disease