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  1. dialysis nursing

    ch10 replied to goldiloxrn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

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

  2. why turn off uf?

    ch10 replied to yvonne b's topic in Dialysis, Renal, 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.

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

    ch10 replied to dawnb70's topic in Dialysis, Renal, 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...

  4. Recommended Blood Flow thro Fistula Needles

    ch10 replied to puddletown's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

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

  5. HD Nurses: Major differences acutes vs chronics?

    ch10 replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, 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...

  6. AVfistula care

    ch10 replied to anai1014's topic in Dialysis, Renal, 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...

  7. dialysis nursing

    ch10 replied to goldiloxrn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, 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...

  8. 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...