RRT (I)

Question 1

What is RRT?

Answer 1

• Artificial replacement of some kidney function
• Solute control: Ur, Cr, K, PO & H

Question 2

The following are not replaced with RRT?

Answer 2

• 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin-D3 production
• Erythropoietin synthesis
• Neoglucogenesis

Question 3

What is the mechanism behind the exchangers in RRT machines?

Answer 3

• Convection
• Diffusion
• Both of the above

Question 4

What are the monitoring features of RRT ?

Answer 4

• Access pressure sensor
• Pre-blood pump pressure sensor
• Pre-filter pressure sensor

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