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Chapter 1
Talking to your patients about dialysis
Making the decision about dialysis can be stressful for patients. In this chapter, you’ll cover key dialysis concepts so you can confidently help patients make dialysis decisions.
6 Lessons
13:25 min
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Chapter 2
Hemodialysis
Hemodialysis is often daunting to the non-nephrologist. Here, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the intricacies of hemodialysis and factors to consider when prescribing it.
10 Lessons
29:14 min
Hemodialysis intro
0:27 min
Establishing vascular access for hemodialysis
4:39 min
Describing the dialysis machine
4:32 min
Getting a grasp of dialyzers
2:50 min
Breaking down dialysate
2:15 min
Wading through water treatment
3:47 min
Determining adequate hemodialysis
5:06 min
Putting it together
2:45 min
Examining in-center hemodialysis
2:53 min
Hemodialysis quiz
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Chapter 3
Home hemodialysis
Home dialysis is growing in popularity. In this chapter, you’ll cover the fundamentals of home hemodialysis and when it might be an option for your patients needing dialysis.
6 Lessons
15:18 min
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Chapter 4
Hemodialysis complications
Hemodialysis (in-center and at home) is not without its risks. In this chapter, you’ll master the diagnosis and management of common and uncommon complications.
8 Lessons
28:46 min
Hemodialysis complications intro
0:21 min
Identifying common access complications
5:08 min
Spotting uncommon access complications
5:01 min
Recognizing fistula and graft infections
2:50 min
Identifying catheter infections
4:18 min
Recognizing common hemodialysis complications
5:01 min
Assessing uncommon hemodialysis complications
6:07 min
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Chapter 5
Peritoneal dialysis catheters
Master peritoneal dialysis catheters in this chapter. You’ll learn how to recognize catheter dysfunction, resolve complications, and diagnose exit site and tunnel infections.
7 Lessons
17:33 min
Peritoneal dialysis catheters intro
0:14 min
Getting a grasp of peritoneal dialysis
5:18 min
Mastering peritoneal dialysis catheters
2:42 min
Recognizing peritoneal dialysis catheter dysfunction
3:34 min
Resolving other catheter-associated complications
3:14 min
Diagnosing exit site and tunnel infections
2:31 min
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Chapter 6
Peritoneal dialysis
Peritoneal dialysis differs from hemodialysis in several ways. Here, you’ll learn about various peritoneal dialysis methods, solutions and additives used, and how to prescribe it.
7 Lessons
16:51 min
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Chapter 7
Peritoneal dialysis complications
Peritoneal dialysis also comes with its own unique risks. Here, you’ll learn how to manage infectious and non-infectious complications related to peritoneal dialysis.
5 Lessons
14:42 min
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Chapter 8
Acute dialysis
How do you manage a patient in acute need of dialysis? In this chapter, you’ll learn how to treat acute dialysis needs through different modalities and in different settings.
9 Lessons
17:45 min
Acute dialysis intro
0:16 min
Acknowledging acute indications for dialysis
2:20 min
Applying acute peritoneal dialysis
3:20 min
Recommending acute hemodialysis
2:53 min
Ordering continuous renal replacement therapies
3:14 min
Dosing and anticoagulation in continuous dialysis
1:46 min
Recommending dialysis with cerebral edema and intracranial hypertension
3:06 min
Acute dialysis quiz
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0:50 min
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