TYPES OF DIALYZERS
aborashyd83TYPES OF DIALYZERS: Coil dialyzer: An early design Parallel Plate Dialyzer: Sheets of membrane in multiple layers Hollow Fiber Dialyzer: recent dialyzers
DIALYZER SURFACE AREA
The effective surface area calculated by: Surface area=length of the dialyzer capillary x its circumference x total count Factors minimizing the effective surface area by decreasing capillaries count: In inappropriate…
WATER TREATMENT UNIT MONITORING
Dialysis Some routine daily treated water unit check list: General inspection for cleanness, water leak, … Checking the pumps status functioning well or notChecking the carbon filter for regeneration and…
DIALYSIS WATER TREATMENT UNIT
Water of the appropriate quality used in the preparation of dialysis fluid is an essential requirement of haemodialysis and related therapies.International standards have been developed to promote the installation of…
COMMON MEDICATIONS TAKEN DURING HEMODIALYSIS
Phosphorus binders Calcium carbonate When PTH levels rise, there is inflammation in the bones, plus calcium and phosphorus are lost from the bones and move into the bloodstream.Because of kidney…
DIALYSIS WATER TREATMENT UNIT COMPONENTS
When building a new dialysis water treatment unit two things should be in the mind:Tape water specificationAmount of treated water requiredIn general the components may include:Two stainless steel raw water…
INTRODUCTION TO DIALYSIS
The human body needs energy to survive, this energy come from burning basic nutrients proteins, carbohydrates and fats, which body ingest them in form of foodWhen human take food/ fluid,…
GLYCEMIC CONTROL IN DIALYSIS PATIENTS
The need of antihyperglycemic agent is decreased as the renal impairment get worse Oral hyperglycemic agent should be avoided in esrd patients Insulin requirement is reduced 25% at GFR 10-50…
NUTRITION AND HEMODIALYSIS
If you are receiving hemodialysis treatments, your diet is an important part of your overall care. Important points regarding the diet: Getting the right amount of calories and proteinStaying at…
CRITERIA FOR HIGH-FLUX DIALYZERS
Ultrafiltration coefficient (Kuf) is > 15 ml/h/mmHgβ2-M Clearance > 20 ml/min fgdg