DaVita Study Guide 2024 Latest Update Graded A+

DaVita Study Guide 2024 Latest Update Graded A+ AKI acute kidney injury— abrupt loss of kidney function, expected to restore itself Examples of Pre-renal AKI rental artery stenosis, low blood pressure Examples of intra-renal AKI high blood pressure, high blood sugar, chemotherapy Examples of post-renal AKI Uretal stenosis, kidney stones, bladder cancer How do you help in restoring kidney function in AKI patients? Ensure adequate dialysis— accurate weights, dialysate baths, maintain BPs How do you protect kidneys from further injury in AKI? Watch blood pressures What is important when monitoring weight and BP in AKI patients? Prevent further injury— don't pull too much, don't leave too wet, watch pressures closely AKI patients are at risk for which complications? Hypotension, chronic kidney disease What do you need to consider in regard to AKI vascular accesses? They may not return soon so take good care of their accesses Explain the difference between CKD and AKI CKD will not resolve itself, it is permanent Outline the treatment goals for someone with CKD Slow it's progression Manage comorbidities and complications Control symptoms Minimize effect on lifestyle Modality education Encourage active participation in care What are the most common causes of CKD? Diabetes, hypertension, polycystic kidney disease Why is it important to know what caused your patients CKD? Manage/understand complications What is 'K'? Clearance of urea What treatment factors decrease K? Clotting, low DFR What treatment factors increase K? Higher BFR, higher DFR, higher dialyzer surface area What is 'T'? Time of dialysis session What factors influence t? Longer,