Dialysis
MOH CPD Category A7: 2 points
List of authors:
- Ong Zee Yun (Main Author)
- Lee Soo Wen (Contributing Author)
- Adeline Tay Hui Yin (Contributing Author)
This module has been reviewed by Dr Peng Ban Chai, Consultant Nephrologist.
Table of Contents.
Chapter 1 - Introduction to dialysis.
1.1 Haemodialysis
1.2 Peritoneal Dialysis
1.3 Haemodialysis (HD) VS Peritoneal dialysis (PD)
1.4 Common infection in dialysis population
1.4.1 Introduction
1.4.2. HD catheter-related infections
1.4.3 Management of HD catheter-related infection
1.4.4 PD- related peritonitis
1.4.5 Management of PD related peritonitis
1.5 Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic (PKPD) Considerations of Medications in Dialysis
1.6 Timing of administration of antihypertensive drugs for dialysis patients
At the end of this chapter, readers should be able to:
- understand the different dialysis mode available
- understand the common dialysis related infections and the management
- understand the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic aspect of medications used in dialysis patient
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