Im a new acute dialysis nurse. I want to know why a nephrologist would order a 4k bath on a new aki pt. with a k+ level of 5.5. The doctor says because of severe acidosis . This pt has... View answer

My aunt is on Dialysis for last couple weeks. She needs dialysis twice in a week. Her age is 73. While the dialysis is too expensive these days - is there any alternative way to deal with situation ... View answer

respiratory variation. We are giving him boluses fluid. After discussing with our nephrologist , dialysis was started for the indications of acidosis(PH 7.165) 2hours dialysis with 200ml/min blood... View answer

medications are more likely to be removed during the dialysis process? And does it make a difference if the dialysis process is In-center hemodialysis (ICHD), Paritoneal dialysis (PD), Nocturnal... View answer

Ckd patient having drowsiness . EPO injection missed from last 2 dialysis . Is the drowsiness because of missing EPO? Can EPO taken normal time rather than in dialysis? If not, can he wait till ... View answer

patient has also undergone dialysis for Renal Tubular Acidosis ... View answer

My sister is in a hospital in Pueblo Co and has been diagnosed with hepatorenal syndrome. She had an emergency gallbladder surgery and has been in ICU since Dec. 3rd and today has been moved a ... View answer

Metabolic Acidosis and she did not respond well to the bicarbonate. Her acid level is high and she is now unable to breathe on her own. Does she need dialysis and can you recommend some Children;s Hospital... View answer

My father is on dialysis for last 6 month. He is also a diabetic patient. From the starting of his dialysis, he used to womate just after the dialysis started. The dialysis technicians used to... View answer

hello doctor, my mother has chronic kidney disease and she had a dialysis once.before dialysis her creatinine level is 7.2 and after dialysis its level is 3.2.. but now we dont want any dialysis... View answer