Dialysis (Hemodialysis, CRRT) questions with correct answers

What are renal replacement therapies - Answer term to encompass life-supporting treatments for renal failure including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and renal transplantation Dialysis is used to - Answer remove fluid and uremic waste products from the body when the kidneys are unable to do so Methods of dialysis therapy - Answer hemodialysis peritoneal dialysis continuous renal replacement therapy CRRT When does dialysis become necessary in ARF or CRF - Answer in uremia when hyperkalemia, fluid overload or impending pulmonary edema, acidosis, pericarditis or severe confusion/encephalopathy develop Or may be used to remover medication or other toxins due to poisoning or med overdose What is the most common method of dialysis - Answer hemodialysis How often is HD typically performed - Answer 3 to 5 hour sessions 3x/week What is the trend in managing ESRD with dialysis - An