Dialysis ppt

If your kidneys cannot keep your blood filtered and purified, dialysis performs the function of your kidneys using a machine. The kidneys filter your blood by removing waste and excess fluid from your body. This waste is sent to the bladder to be eliminated when you urinate. When your Learn more about dialysis, including the different types and possible risks. Types of dialysis can include hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). What is hemodialysis? Before hemodialysis A doctor performs minor surgery to create an entry point into your blood vessels. This is done in advance, as it may take The three types of entrance points include: • Arteriovenous (AV) fistula • AV graft • Vascular access catheter Both the AV fistula and AV graft are designed for long-term dialysis treatments. Catheters are designed for short-term or temporary use. During hemodialysis During treatment, your blood is removed from the body and filtered through the hemodialyzer. The filtered blood is then returned to the body with the help of a dialysis machine. Hemodialysis treatments last about At first, most hemodialysis treatments are performed at a hospital, doctor’s office, or dialysis center. The length of treatment depends on your body size, the amount of waste in your body, and your current health. After hemodialysis After you’ve been on hemodialysis for an extended period, you may be ready to give yourself dialysis treatments at home. This option is commo...

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Please Dialysis Core Curriculum (2021) Co-Chairs: Nwamaka D. Eneanya, MD, MPH, FASN; B. Peter Emile Sawaya, MD, FASN Deputy Chair: Javier A. Neyra, MD, MS, FASN Over 850 million people worldwide are affected by kidney diseases. Recognizing the importance and centrality of dialysis therapy to training and patient care, ASN has updated the Dialysis Core Curriculum to close the knowledge and/or performance-in-practice gaps of nephrology professionals regarding quality, patient-centered healthcare. This curriculum consists of PowerPoint slides that cover the breadth of dialysis, including basic principles to treatment options to complications to administration considerations, and more. New features include: downloadable presentations with notes and a zoom feature. Please note, audio is not included as part of the PowerPoint file. Questions? Please contact