Pediatrics (Renal: Dialysis - Transplant) questions with correct answers
Main types of dialysis (3) - Ans 1. Peritoneal (slower) 2. Hemodialysis (rapid) 3. CRRT (Cont. Renal Replacement Therapy; Hemofiltration) What occurs with peritoneal dialysis? - Ans 1. Cath surgically placed in abd 2. Hypertonic glucose solution (dialysate) instilled 3. Pulls wastes & fluid out of blood vessels into peritoneal lining, then solution drained off (should pull more out than in) Contraindications to peritoneal dialysis (2) - Ans 1. Intra-abd surgery 2. Severe vascular disease Is anticoagulant therapy req with Peritoneal dialysis? - Ans No (just hemodialysis) Peritoneal dialysis catheter ex. (2) - Ans 1. Tenckhoff 2. Cuffed (purpose - prevent infection from traveling) Complications with peritoneal dialysis (6) #1 risk? - Ans 1. Peritonitis (#1 risk) 2. Hyperglycemia & pro loss
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