ch10

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1. dialysis nursing

   ch10 replied to goldiloxrn's topic in Urology

   I never left! Always worked in renal. Been in renal since 1978! Thanks for asking. ch10

2. why turn off uf?

   ch10 replied to yvonne b's topic in Urology

   Do you use volumetric machine? You need a certain amount of UF just to take washback. Also blood is more concentrated than dialysate so your patient could end up heavier post dialysis. ch10

3. Anemia with kidney failure?

   ch10 replied to phn92's topic in Urology

   Maybe your Dad is iron deplete?

4. Anemia with kidney failure?

   ch10 replied to phn92's topic in Urology

   Iron screen (haematenics) must also be checked in chronic renal disease. Sometimes iron infusion such as Venofer can halt anaemia.

5. Is it common for dialysis to be put on hold?

   ch10 replied to dawnb70's topic in Urology

   Hi, There are acute cases that do recover their kidney functions. There are of course various tests done to ascertain their kidney function. GFR, bx, etc. Sometimes severe hypotension due to other co-morbid condition can precipitate acute kidney dis...

6. Recommended Blood Flow thro Fistula Needles

   ch10 replied to puddletown's topic in Urology

   What venous pressure do you get using 17g at that pump speed? Do you use rope ladder technique in cannulation? ch10

7. HD Nurses: Major differences acutes vs chronics?

   ch10 replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in Urology

   Acute treatment prescriptions are different to chronic. Chronic: Our staff ratio is 1:4 in the chronic area. They are dialised at lower temperature, OCM and BVM are often used, Na+ at 135-136, all used high flux dialyser, all are treated free includ...

8. AVfistula care

   ch10 replied to anai1014's topic in Urology

   Issues: Check "bruit" post op Ensure dressing is firm but not tight Check every 30mins first 24 hours Avf arm must be elevated to stop swelling Check for increasing haematoma, hand temperature and hand sensation and colour Check for any signs of infe...

9. dialysis nursing

   ch10 replied to goldiloxrn's topic in Urology

   Haemodialysis is a good specialty. I am a Senior Nurse in Haemodialysis in the UK. Part of my work is involved in patients transfers from the main unit to our satellite units. We have over 500 patients within the TRUST and still expanding. Also part ...

10. DNR...is there a grey area?

    ch10 replied to yankeesrule's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it is a grey area. However, if the DNR was made whilst the patient was an inpatient then it needs to be reviewed weekly by their consultant. Changes could happen and the patients condition might have improved. If for example there is a directive...