Possible Complications Of Hemodialysis

Possible Complications of Hemodialysis

Blood Clots

- due to decrease blood flow which results from:

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systemic hypotension infection of shunt/fistula compression of shunt/fistula tight bandages / restricted clothing phlebitis from puncture of involved veins prolonged inflation of BP cuff

how do you detect clots ?

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absence of palpable or audible bruit along the venous portion of shunt / fistula

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presence of dark / separated blood in the tubing

Infection on site of cannula insertion - signs of infection • Redness • Tenderness • Swelling • excessive warmth of skin

Complication of Dialyzer Reuse •

Pyrogenic reactions – is a febrile response to infusion of bacteria or bacterial breakdown products

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Bacteremia - is the presence of bacteria in the blood

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Membrane rupture

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Occlusion of hollow fibers