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1
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Renal functions include (4)

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Excretory functions
Water and electrolyte balance
Acid base balance
Renal endocrine function

2
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Renal dialysis is (3)

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Passive process
Involves diffusion across concentration gradients
Allows intermittent correction of changes in plasma concentration of small molecules

3
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Types of renal dialysis (2)

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Haemodialysis

Peritoneal dialysis

4
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Difference between haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis (4)

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Haemodialysis - can be actively altered, usually. 8hr session
Peritoneal dialysis - can happen continuously at home, can be done daily

5
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Renal endocrine replacement involves (3)

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EPO replacement (injections)
Bone mass maintenance (vit D supplement, osteoporosis prevention)
HTN control (inactive RAAS - ACE inhibitors)
6
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Function of erythropoietin (EPO)

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Maintains red cell mass

7
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Optimal treatment for ESRD

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Renal transplantation (HLA matched donors)

8
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Renal transplantation function (3)

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Restores renal function
Involves no dietary restrictions
Restores normal energy and fertility

9
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Transplant problems include (4)

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Rejection
Immunosuppression
High cardiovascular mortality
Osteoporosis risk