Renal Replacement Therapy 1 Flashcards

1
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What are functions of the kidneys?

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  • Excretion of nitrogenous waste products
  • Maintenance of acid and electrolyte balance
  • Control of blood pressure
  • Drug metabolism and disposal
  • Activation of vitamin D
  • Production of erythropoietin
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What does ESRD stand for?

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Irreversible damage to kidneys affecting their ability to remove waste products, so to maintain life needs dialysis of kidney transplant

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What is end stage renal disease (ESRD)?

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Irreversible damage to kidneys affecting their ability to remove waste products, so to maintain life needs dialysis of kidney transplant

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4
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What are clinical features of advanced CKD?

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  • Until CKD stage 4 or 5 may be asymptomatic
  • Syndrome of advanced CKD is called uraemia
  • Uraemic symptoms can involve almost every organ system but earliest symptoms are malaise and fatigue
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5
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What is the syndrome of advanced CKD called?

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Uraemia

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6
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What eGFR indicates renal replacement therapy?

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<10ml/min

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7
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What are some types of renal replacement therapy?

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  • Renal transplant
  • Haemodialysis
    • Home haemodialysis
    • Satellite/hospital haemodialysis
  • Peritoneal dialysis
    • Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD)
    • Intermittent peritoneal dialysis (IPD)
  • Conservative kidney management
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What does CAPD stand for?

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Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis

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What does IPD stand for?

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  • Intermittent peritoneal dialysis (IPD)
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What is dialysis?

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Process whereby the solute composition of solution A is altered by exposing solution A to solution B through a semipermeable membrane

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What are the principles of dialysis?

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  • Diffusion
  • Ultrafiltration
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What are pre-requisites for dialysis?

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  • Semipermeable membrane (artificial kidney in haemodialysis or peritoneal membrane)
  • Adequate blood exposure to the membrane (extracorporeal blood in haemodialysis, mesenteric circulation in PD)
  • Dialysis access (vascular in haemodialysis, peritoneal in PD)
  • Anticoagulation in haemodialysis
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What are the different kinds of haemodialysis access?

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  • Permanent
    • Arteriovenous fistula
    • AV prosthetic graft
  • Temporary
    • Tunnelled venous catheter
    • Temporary venous catheter
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What are some restrictions for dialysis patients?

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  • Fluid restrictions
    • Dictated by residual urine output
    • Interdialytic weight gain
  • Dietary restriction
    • Potassium
    • Sodium
    • Phosphate
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What is peritoneal dialysis?

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A balanced dialysis solution is instilled into the peritoneal cavity via a tunnelled, cuffed catheter using the peritoneal mesothelium as a dialysis membrane:

  • After a dwell time the fluid is drained out and fresh dialysate is instilled
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16
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What are different kinds of peritoneal dialysis?

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  • Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD)
  • Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD)
  • Hybrid
17
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In peritoneal dialysis, what does the dialysate contain?

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Balanced concentration of electrolytes

18
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In peritoneal dialysis, what is the most important agent for ultrafiltration of fluid?

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Glucose

19
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How can peritoneal transport characteristics very?

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Peritoneal transport characteristics can vary from high transporter to low transporter:

  • Dwell times can be adjusted according to transport characteristics
20
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What are some complications of peritoneal dialysis?

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  • Exit site infection
  • PD peritonitis
    • Gram position – skin contaminant
    • Gram negative – bowel origin
    • Mixed – suspect complicated peritonitis such as perforation
  • Ultrafiltration failure
  • Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis
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What are some indications for dialysis in ESRD?

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  • Advanced uraemia (GFR 5-10ml/min)
  • Severe acidosis (bicarbonate <10mmol/L)
  • Treatment resistant hyperkalaemia (K>6.5mmol/L)
  • Treatment resistant fluid overload
22
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What are the fluid restrictions in haemodialysis?

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  • Usually restricted to 500-800ml/24 hours intake allowed which is equal to urine output and insensible loss
23
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What are the fluid restrictions in peritoneal dialysis?

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  • Usually more liberal intake as continuous ultrafiltration if often achieved
24
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What are some dialysis related drugs?

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  • Anaemia
    • Erythropoietin injections
    • IV iron supplements
  • Renal bone disease
    • Activated vitamin D (eg calcitriol)
    • Phosphate binder with meals (CaCo3)
  • Heparin
  • Water soluble vitamins
25
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What are some complications of haemodialysis?

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Cardiovascular problems:

  • Intra-dialytic hypotension and cramps
  • Arrhythmias

Coagulation:

  • Clotting of vascular access
  • Heparin related problems

Other:

  • Allergic reactions to dialysers and tubing
  • Catastrophic dialysis accidents (rare)
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What are some complications of peritoneal dialysis?

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Infection:

  • Exit site infection
  • Tunnel infection
  • Peritonitis

Mechanical:

  • Tube malfunction
  • Abdominal wall herniae

Ultrafiltration problems

27
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How is the kind of dialysis choosed?

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Patients choice:

  • Education
  • Shared decision making

Perceptions of effectiveness and cost

28
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How is conservative kidney management given for ESRF instead of dialysis?

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  • Supportive care
    • Priority for symptomatic management
    • Holistic multi-professional approach
    • Anticipatory care planning