DIALYSIS WATER QUALITY CONTROL
aborashyd83 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…
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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…
ACNE VULGARIS
In acne, the sebaceous glands become blocked and inflamed, leading to pimples on the face, back, and chest. Acne most commonly affects teenagers but can occur at any age. Teenage…
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…
TYPES OF DIALYZER MEMBRANE MATERIALS
PSF MEMBRANEShave the capacity to remove a broad range of uremic toxins, effectively retain endotoxins, and, provide intrinsic biocompatibility and low cytotoxicity.In addition to its higher sieving capability, increased hydraulic…
SOLUTE REMOVAL IN HEMODIALYSIS
Solute removal in hemodialysis occurs through a combination of diffusion, convection, and adsorption.The uremic solutes removed by hemodialysis are divided into three main categoriesSmall water soluble compounds such as urea…