Hemodialysis questions with correct answers

What is hemodialysis? - Ans most common renal replacement therapy used in ESKD and kidney failure Where may hemodialysis be preformed? - Ans -in-patient procedure on critically ill patients -out-patient for more stable patients What happens during hemodialysis? - Ans -blood and dialysate run in different directions -toxins are diffused into the dialysate, leaving the patient's blood free from toxins/at least reduced toxins What is dialysate? - Ans dialyzing solution that mimics human plasma What is given during hemodialysis to prevent clotting? - Ans anticoagulants What type of anticoagulant is given during hemodialysis? - Ans heparin What is the antidote for heparin? - Ans protamine sulfate When HD is expected to be used for several weeks what type of catheter is used? - Ans subclavian dialysis catheter What is a subclavian dialysis catheter? - Ans -a radiopaque tube that can be used for hemodialysis