Dialyzer selection criteria There is no definite selection criteria, Choosing dialyzers with low blood volume: Low body weight, like childrenHypotensive patients.First dialysis sessionsCoagulation issues, like using no anticoagulants agents.In cases…
Complement Activation The level of complement activation produced by a membrane is considered a significant determinant of membrane biocompatibility. All membranes activate complement and leukocytes to some extent, but unmodified cellulose…
All dialysis machine equipped with volume metric UF control.Blood flow speed is accurately calibrated.-+5%All modern artificial kidneys (Dialyzers) are semi identical.Urea clearance affect patients outcome.Dialyzer clearance depend on blood flow…
INTODUCTION TO DIALYSIS Dialysis is a procedure to remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys stop working properly. It often involves diverting blood to a…
FOODS THAT HEAL Citrus fruitsBerriesBrussels sproutsChicken soup and other brothsYogurtWheat germ and wheat bread WHO’S AFFECTED Everyone is susceptible, but children younger than 5, adults 65 and older, and pregnant…
FOODS THAT HARM Salty and processed foods, such as pickles FOODS THAT HEAL Green leafy vegetablesLow-fat dairy productsLegumesFruits, especially bananasNuts and seedsWhole wheat pastaCarrotsSweet potatoes FOODS TO LIMIT Fatty foods,…
FOODS THAT HARM Red meat, butter, and other foods with saturated fats egg yolksProcessed foods that contain trans fatsRefined carbohydrates, such as sugar and white flour FOODS THAT HEAL SalmonSardinesTroutAnchoviesCitrus…
FOODS THAT HARM Trigger foods that are associated with binges FOODS THAT HEAL BananasBerriesApplesPearsWhole grain cereals and breadsLean meat WHO’S AFFECTED 0.6% of the US adult population over the course…
FOODS THAT HARM Red meat, butter, and other foods with saturated fats FOODS THAT HEAL CarrotsCornRed pepperDark leafy greens like kale or collard greensFish WHO’S AFFECTED People age 50 and…
FOODS THAT HEAL Prune juiceBerriesWhole grain breads and cerealsSplit peasArtichokesNutsPapayaMilkFishCranberry juiceWater FOODS TO LIMIT AlcoholSpicy foods WHO’S AFFECTED About 300,000 to 425,000 North AmericansWomen are twice as likely as men…
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