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A liver transplant patient is receiving imuran a side effect of this medication is renal toxicity which serum laboratory value should be monitored?
BUN and creatinine
Can after using catheter for dialysis one can use AV fistula?
Yes, after using a catheter for dialysis, a patient can typically transition to using an arteriovenous (AV) fistula, provided the fistula is adequately mature and functional. However, it is essential to ensure that the catheter is removed safely and that the fistula is properly monitored to avoid complications. The timing for switching will depend on individual patient circumstances and the recommendations of their healthcare provider.
Picture of a patient under the dialysis program?
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What is an example of a sentence with the word 'dialysis' in it?
The patient experienced kidney failure and now requires dialysis.
What is the treatment that provides ongoing dialysis to patients that are out and about?
Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) - the process of dialysis is done while the patient goes about his/her normal daily activities.Outpatient dialysis.
How would you describe the polysomnography procedure?
An overnight stay in a sleep laboratory; while the patient sleeps they are observed and monitored by electroencephalography, electro-oculography, thermistors, pulse oximetry, electrocardiogram.
How much fluid can be taken out during dialysis?
During dialysis, the amount of fluid that can be removed typically ranges from about 1 to 3 liters, depending on the patient's condition and the type of dialysis being performed. In hemodialysis, fluid removal is carefully monitored to prevent complications, while peritoneal dialysis may allow for more gradual removal. The specific volume will vary based on factors such as the patient's weight, fluid status, and overall health. It's essential for healthcare providers to tailor the volume to each individual's needs to ensure safety and effectiveness.
What is returned to a patients body after being filtered by a dialysis machine?
Basically Dialysis is done because the patient's kidney is not functioning properly. So the Blood purification is not done as required by the affected kidneys. Therefore in order to purify the patient's blood the dialysis machine acts as artificial kidney and returns pure blood back to patient's body. The patient has to undergo dialysis process at regular intervals.
Is cabbage an acceptable vegetable for a dialysis patient?
yes
Which type of dialysis allows the patient to be ambulatory?
CAPD
How much garlic can dialysis patient eat?
yes
Which solutes diffuse from patient's blood during dialysis?
urea
