Hemodialysis


Indications

Metabolic Acidosis (see Metabolic Acidosis-Normal Anion Gap, [[Metabolic Acidosis-Normal Anion Gap]] or Metabolic Acidosis-Elevated Anion Gap, [[Metabolic Acidosis-Elevated Anion Gap]])

Intoxications

Uremia

Other


Technique

Hemodialysis Access

Temporary (Non-Tunneled) Hemodialysis Catheters

Tunneled Hemodialysis Catheters

Arteriovenous Hemodialysis Fistula (see Arteriovenous Hemodialysis Fistula, [[Arteriovenous Hemodialysis Fistula]])

Arteriovenous Hemodialysis Graft (see Arteriovenous Hemodialysis Graft, [[Arteriovenous Hemodialysis Graft]])

Types of Renal Replacement Therapies (RRT)

Intermittent

Continuous

Regional Anticoagulation

Choice of Dialysis Technique for Renal Replacement Therapy

Timing of Initiation of Renal Replacement Therapy


Adverse Effects/Complications of Hemodialysis

Cardiovascular Adverse Effects/Complications

Gastrointestinal Complications

Pulmonary Adverse Effects/Complications

Air Embolism (see Air Embolism, [[Air Embolism]])

Hemodialysis-Associated Hypoxemia (see Hypoxemia, [[Hypoxemia]])

Other Adverse Effects/Complications


References