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1
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What is renal replacement therapy?

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hemodialysis

peritoneal dialysis

kidney transplant

2
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What are the indications for acute RRT?

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AEIOU

  • Acidosis, metabolic
  • Electrolyte abnormalities (esp. hyperk or hypercal)
  • Intoxications (think poisoning)
  • Overload of fluid that is refractory
  • Uremia - encephalopathy, pericarditis
3
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What are the ways to obtain vasular access for hemodialysis?

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Arteriovenous fistula is best!

arteriovenous graft

permcath (tunneled catheter)

quinton (non-tunneled) catheter - hospital only

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