DEPRESSION IN DIALYSIS PATIENTS
aborashyd83Depression is a feeling of deep, deep sadness, despondency, and dejection.It negatively affects how we feel, the way we think, and how we act.It causes feelings of sadness and/or a…
PHYSICAL RESPONSES
Many of us don’t realize the physical damage that anxiety and depression can cause. Because we are already in a weakened state, this damage can be more severe on us…
COMPLICATION_OF DIALYSIS PERICARDITIS
Pericarditis some of brand new patients who start dialysis may have pericarditis due to uremia before to therapy or may develop after some period of therapy mainly due to unadequate…
CALCIUM CARBONATE
Calcium carbonate is a dietary supplement used when the amount of calcium taken in the diet is not enough.Calcium is needed by the body for healthy bones, muscles, nervous system,…
DIALYSIS WATER QUALITY CONTROL
Importance of water quality The chemical and microbiological contamination of dialysis fluids are serious problems in haemodialysis therapy and one of the cause might be the water used for the…
CINACALCET IN DIALYSIS PT
Cinacalcet is used alone or with other medications to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism (a condition in which the body produces too much parathyroid hormone which can cause serious problems with the…
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…
DIALYZER MEMBRANE PERFORMANCE
Membrane performance, as determined by the effectiveness of solute clearance and biocompatibility, is of greatest concern when choosing a dialyzer.Technological advances in membrane design, chemical composition, and sterilization methods have…
DIPSTICK TESTS
Leucocyte esterase and nitrites Increasingly used as indicators of infection.Detection of neutrophil esterase activity identifies white cells (pyuria), while the nitrite test exploits the ability of some urinary pathogens (though…
About the kidney
Kidneys are bean-shaped organs, about 11 cm long, 6 cm wide, 3 cm thick and weigh 150 gthe kidney contain usually seven pyramids Cardiac stroke volume is about 70 ml…