Renal Replacement Therapy Flashcards
1
Q
Transplant
A
Use live or deceased donor
2
Q
Haemodialysis
A
Blood filtered outside pt body
3
Q
Peritoneal dialysis
A
Blood filtered within the pt’s body
4
Q
NICE 2018
A
Offer choice of RRT or conservative management
Offer choice of dialysis
5
Q
Conservative management
A
No dialysis Appetite often lowers as renal function deteriorates Maintain - energy intake, muscle mass Alleviate uraemic symptoms Regular review + focus symptom mangement
