Chronic_Kidney_disease

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

A reversible condition where kidney function recovers after injury.

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

An irreversible condition where once diagnosed, kidney function progressively declines.

GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate)

A test to measure how well the kidneys filter blood; normal is above 90.

Hyperkalemia

Elevated potassium levels in the blood often seen in kidney failure.

Metabolic Acidosis

A condition where the body produces excess acid or the kidneys do not remove enough acid.

Kussmaul's respirations

Abnormally deep, labored breathing pattern associated with severe metabolic acidosis.

Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System (RAS)

A hormone system that regulates blood pressure and fluid balance, often activated in kidney failure.

Pulmonary Edema

Fluid accumulation in the lungs often caused by heart failure or chronic kidney disease.

Diuretics

Medications that promote the elimination of urine and help reduce fluid overload.

Erythropoietin

A hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates red blood cell production; low in chronic kidney disease.

Peritoneal Dialysis

A type of dialysis that uses the peritoneum in the abdomen to filter waste from the blood.

KXylate

A medication that exchanges sodium for potassium in the intestine, used in chronic kidney disease.

Uremic Frost

Deposits of urea crystals on the skin due to kidney failure.

Anemia

A condition characterized by a deficiency in red blood cells often seen in chronic kidney disease.

BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen)

A test measuring the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood, with high levels indicating kidney dysfunction.

Creatinine

A waste product from muscle metabolism; measurement is an indicator of kidney function.

Hypertension

High blood pressure that can be a complication of chronic kidney disease.

Peritonitis

Inflammation of the peritoneum, often a complication of peritoneal dialysis.