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1. arterial and venous pressures

   imperial replied to imperial's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Would that mean that -130 would be good. A larger needle was used, not sure why, but that is what nurse told patient. Usually AP runs -200. This was contributed to larger needle and nurse said that...

2. arterial and venous pressures

   imperial posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Can someone explain the arterial and venous pressures. Would a 130 - 150 be considered

3. Davita/Gambro

   imperial replied to BSNgrad2004's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Again I have come to believe that nurses who work dialysis, as well as techs are 'caught in the middle'. The corporations are out to make money for the stockholders. End of that. So, forget the part...

4. patient temperature post dialysis

   imperial replied to imperial's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Well, It certainly is interesting. We looked at the patient handbook which clearly states that a temp after dialysis, after the patient gets home, can be a reaction to the dialzyer.. The Rn stated...

5. patient temperature post dialysis

   imperial replied to imperial's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Sorry, did not mean strange that tylenol took temp down, strange that it happens after dialysis and no one knows why.... then it goes away. wonder if it could be some inflammatory process? thx. just...

6. patient temperature post dialysis

   imperial replied to imperial's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   thanks all... what is really strange is that the temp went away with tylenol, but apparently the patient has experienced this before wtih dialysis. Any ideas, staff at unit and doc say.. 'i don't...

7. patient temperature post dialysis

   imperial replied to imperial's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   thanks

8. patient temperature post dialysis

   imperial posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Is anyone familiar with why a patient would develop a temp of 101 about3 hours post dialysis? Took two tylenol and in am no temp. Staff at this particular unit did not know why. This has happened...

9. Fmc

   imperial replied to imperial's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   The bottom line is the care is only as good as that individual who is giving it. There is good and bad in all dialysis corporations, all hospitals, etc. I can not say that one dialysis company is...

10. 2008K machine

    imperial replied to imperial's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thanks J.B. that would make sense. I believe this patient has a 180 size dialyzer, is that what you mean? How does the venous pressure actually cause change in amount removed. thanks. tried to look...

11. Just saying hello!

    imperial replied to WashURenalRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Welcome. This is a great group of well educated nurses who have helped me, and, continue to do so, understand dialysis. I work iwth patients on a advocate

12. Anticougulation during dialysis

    imperial replied to lobelin2004's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Can someone explain what is meant by 'tight heparin'..

13. 2008K machine

    imperial replied to imperial's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    j'nette: thanks.. think it explains. Now, if a patient becomes dizzy and has hypotension after dialysis it could mean too much fluid taken off. So, let me make sure I am understanding this.... if the...

14. 2008K machine

    imperial replied to imperial's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    J'nette: Yes, the clinical manager stated that he did not know why it was .7 less. Yes, the goal or number in the UFR was 500. I tried to find this in the manual (machine) as well as two books but...

15. 2008K machine

    imperial posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hello all: WOndering if you can answer this question. I have read all I can and can't seem to find the answer. (two books and research online) If the UFR is set for, as example, only 500 (including...