Renal Replacement Therapy PDF
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This document discusses renal replacement therapy, including treatment options for end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). It covers topics such as haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, transplantation, and supportive care. The document also explains when dialysis is necessary and the physiological principles of dialysis.
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Renal replacement therapy Treatment options for ESKD - Renal replacement therapy (RRT) – haemodialysis / peritoneal dialysis. - Transplantation - Supportive care. Determining when dialysis is needed. - Acidosis refractory to medication. - Electrolyte abnormality (particu...
Renal replacement therapy Treatment options for ESKD - Renal replacement therapy (RRT) – haemodialysis / peritoneal dialysis. - Transplantation - Supportive care. Determining when dialysis is needed. - Acidosis refractory to medication. - Electrolyte abnormality (particularly hyperkalaemia) - Intoxicants that are removed through dialysis. - Overload (or volume overload) refractory to diuretics) - Uraemia (which causes the symptoms of kidney failure) à prep work at G4 and start treatment (dialysis) at G5. Comprehending the physiology of dialysis - Two basic concepts of solute transport and ultrafiltration. o DiLusion o Convection. Di
