Renal Replacement Therapy

Question 1

what are some indications for acute dialysis

Answer 1

any of the below not responding to treatment:
A - acidosis
E - electrolyte imbalance
I - intoxication
O - oedema (pulmonary)
U - uraemia

Question 2

what are some complications of AV fistulas

Answer 2

aneurism
infection
thrombosis
high output HF
STEAL syndrome - ischaemia of the limb distal to the fistula

Question 3

what are some complications of peritoneal dialysis

Answer 3

bacterial peritonitis
peritoneal sclerosis
weight gain due to dextrose solution used

Question 4

what are some immunosuppressants used to prevent kidney transplant rejection

Answer 4

tacrolimus
mycophenolate
prednisolone

Question 5

what are some complications of immunosuppressants

Answer 5

skin cancers (SCC)
more likely to get more severe infections
risk of lymphoma

Can also develo tremor, gym hypertrophy, cushings, bone marrow suppression, IHD

Question 6

what are some complications of kidney transplant

Answer 6

rejection: hyperacute, acute, chronic
failure
electrolyte imbalance
infections