Things Im Learning

Question 1

What is a K bath for dialysis ?

Answer 1

K bath refers to the concentration of potassium in the dialysate. Goes from 4.0K to 1.0K (most to least K). Patients get different baths depending on their serum K levels, usually stable bath over time. Ideally K should be >5 before dialysis

Question 2

What is ISO UF?

Answer 2

Isolated ultrafiltration. Basically extra dialysis with the dialysis fluid routed away —> taking fluid off but putting nothing back in

Used for:

• chronic over-hydration
• rectifying fluid overload in patients w pulmonary oedema / HF that fails to respond to diuretics
• quick fluid removal in gross overload but electrolytes not warranting dialysis