DIALYSIS WATER TREATMENT UNIT
aborashyd83 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…
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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/mmHg β2-M Clearance > 20 ml/min
ARANESP
Generic Name: darbepoetin alfa (DAR be POE e tin AL fa) Brand Names: Aranesp Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa) action is to help the body to produce red blood cells. This protein…
VASCULAR ACCESS OVERVIEW
Vascular Access Overview Dialysis, General Vascular Access Overview Vascular access is essential for hemodialysis. In order for all the blood to be properly cleaned during a treatment, blood needs to…
BONE MINERAL DENSITY BMD
amount of mineral matter per square centimeter of bones ,measured areal density in g cm−2z-score, the number of standard deviations above or below the mean for the patient’s age, sex…