10 Questions
What is an acute indication for initiating dialysis in a patient with acute kidney injury?
Severe hyperkalemia combined with AKI
In chronic indications for dialysis, at what glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is renal replacement therapy (RRT) often recommended to commence?
Less than 10-15 mls/min/1.73m2
What is one of the goals of dialysis in patients with renal failure?
Reduce level of nitrogenous waste
In what situations is metabolic acidosis an indication for initiating dialysis?
Correction with sodium bicarbonate is impractical
When is dialysis started earlier in diabetics?
When there is difficulty in medically controlling fluid overload
What is an example of an electrolyte abnormality that is an indication for initiating dialysis in a patient with acute kidney injury?
Severe hyperkalemia
In what situation is the correction of metabolic acidosis with sodium bicarbonate impractical or may result in fluid overload, leading to an indication for initiating dialysis?
Metabolic acidosis due to renal failure
What is a chronic indication for initiating dialysis in patients with renal failure?
Symptomatic renal failure
In chronic indications for dialysis, at what glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is renal replacement therapy (RRT) often recommended to commence?
Less than 10-15 mls/min/1.73m2
What is an example of a complication of uremia that is an indication for initiating dialysis in patients with acute kidney injury?
Pericarditis
Test your knowledge on indications for dialysis and hemofiltration in patients with renal failure in this supplemental lecture quiz. Explore the decision-making process and factors influencing the initiation of these treatments in acute or high acuity situations.
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