An in-depth discussion of comprehensive renal emergencies including lab values and physical assessment findings critical in determining diagnosis along with:
- Indications & Contraindications of Dialysis
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Objectives
- Evaluate which patients are at risk for developing acute renal failure.
- Interpret BUN and creatinine lab findings including the related implications for management strategies.
Outline
- Determining Kidney Failure
- BUN
- Creatinine
- Glomerular Filtration Rate
- What is Dialysis?
- Primary Causes
- What are your options?
- Pertoneal Dialysis
- Hemodialysis
- Electrolyte Abnormalities
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Pre-Dialysis
- During Dialysis
- Post Dialysis
- Dietary Teaching and Considerations
- Depression
- Signs and Symptoms
- Depression and ESRD
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