Indications for Dialysis
| Fluid overload | Dyspnoea on exertion, orthopnoea, peripheral oedema, weight gain, neck vein distension | Volume overload is a primary indication for dialysis when refractory to diuretics |
What our notes say
- | Fluid overload | Dyspnoea on exertion, orthopnoea, peripheral oedema, weight gain, neck vein distension | Volume overload is a primary indication for dialysis when refractory to diuretics | (Indications for dialysis)
- Identify life‑threatening complications that constitute *absolute* indications for dialysis: (Indications for dialysis)
- | 5 | <15 (or dialysis) | Uremic symptoms, severe electrolyte derangements, indication for dialysis or transplant | (Chronic kidney disease)
- Indications for Dialysis:Blood urea > 50 mmol/L & rising (Liver Function Tests (LFTs))