Chronic Kidney Disease and Comprehensive Dialysis Patient Management Notes (copy)

End-stage kidney disease

A condition requiring lifelong dialysis due to irreversible kidney failure.

Lifelong dialysis

A treatment for end-stage kidney disease that requires patients to undergo dialysis sessions regularly.

Dialysis schedule

Typically comprises three sessions per week, often on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Anticonvulsants

Medications used to manage seizures that may occur from electrolyte imbalances due to kidney failure.

Fluid overload

An accumulation of excess fluid in the body, potentially causing pulmonary edema and breathing difficulties.

Hypertension

High blood pressure often seen in dialysis patients, increasingly worsened by reduced kidney perfusion.

Iron supplementation

Necessary for effective red blood cell production, especially in patients with anemia due to kidney failure.

Pruritus

Itching commonly associated with elevated salt levels and skin changes in dialysis patients.

Metabolic acidosis

A condition that can develop in dialysis patients where the body's acidity increases due to poor kidney function.

Phosphorus binders

Medications that limit the absorption of phosphate from the diet in patients with kidney disease.

Tunneled catheter

A centrally placed catheter designed for long-term use, lower infection risk, and requiring surgical placement.

Non-tunneled catheter

A catheter for quick bedside access, higher infection risk, used for short-term dialysis needs.

Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents

Drugs used to stimulate red blood cell production, such as erythropoietin Alfa.

Cholecalciferol

Also known as Vitamin D, administers to enhance calcium absorption and support bone health.

Nepro

A renal-specific nutritional supplement used to meet dietary needs with controlled sodium, potassium, and phosphorus.

Comprehensive care

Holistic treatment for dialysis patients involving dietary modification, medication management, and psychosocial support.

Dialysis access

Methods for establishing vascular access for hemodialysis, including non-tunneled and tunneled central venous catheters.

Case management

Coordination and guidance for patients on dialysis regarding their treatment plans and potential transplant evaluations.

Dietary restrictions

Personalized limits on potassium, phosphorus, and fluid intake necessary for dialysis patients to prevent complications.

Antihypertensive medications

Drugs used to lower blood pressure, often required for cardiovascular management in dialysis patients.

Ethical implications of organ donation

The moral considerations involved in ensuring equitable access to transplanted organs for patients in need.