Dialysis Emergencies
Jul 09, 2024•45 min
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Episode description
In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the July 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Dialysis
Overview of Dialysis Complications
- Key Dialysis ComplicationsCardiovascular Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade
- Neurological Sequelae
- Gastrointestinal Complications
- Hypotension
- Dialysis Disequilibrium Syndrome
- Air Embolism and Chloramine Toxicity
Disaster Preparedness
- Vascular Access ComplicationsHemorrhage risks and treatment
- Thrombosis, stenosis, and aneurysms
- Infection risks and management
Pre-Hospital Care
- ED History Differential diagnosis
- Key questions to ask dialysis patients
- Examination Physical Exam Tips
Treatments
- Risk Management PitfallsCommon Pitfalls to Avoid
Conclusion
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