Av Fistula

AV fistula

An arteriovenous fistula is a link or channel between an artery and a vein that is aberrant. It can be congenital, surgically produced for hemodialysis treatments, or acquired due to pathologic events like trauma or an artery aneurysm erosion. An arteriovenous fistula is a link between an artery and a vein that is abnormal. Your blood transports nutrients and oxygen from your capillaries to your body’s tissues. It goes straight from an artery into a …

POTASSIUM

POTASSIUM INTAKE IN DIALYSIS PATIENTS

Potassium is a mineral that is needed by all of the body’s tissues. Because it contains a moderate electrical charge that is required to trigger numerous cell and neuron activities, it is also referred to as an electrolyte. It’s a mineral that may be found in many foods as well as taken as a supplement. It’s primary function in the body is to assist in the maintenance of proper fluid levels within our cells.  Functions …

Dialysis Catheter

Dialysis Catheter procedure

Dialysis catheters are basically artificial indwelling transcutaneous conduits used for accessing the intravascular space for renal replacement therapy necessary for the patients undergoing dialysis. Catheter as the prime function of exchanging from the haemodialysis machine. This procedure involves catheter to be put into patients vein To permit for repeated access to the patients bloodstream. various types of catheters are available used for different dialysis modalities. The wide spaced central venous lines are used in extra …