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Hemofiltration is sometimes used in combination with hemodialysis, when it is termed hemodiafiltration. Blood is pumped through the blood compartment of a high flux dialyzer, and a high rate of ultrafiltration is used, so there is a high rate of movement of water and solutes from blood to dialysate that must be replaced by substitution fluid that is infused directly into the blood line.
Renal replacement therapy (RRT) is therapy that replaces the normal blood-filtering function of the kidneys.It is used when the kidneys are not working well, which is called kidney failure and includes acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease.
CVVH: continuous veno-venous hemofiltration, a short-term alternative to Hemodialysis: c/w: consistent with CWP: coal worker's pneumoconiosis: Cx: microbiological culture: Cx: complication: Cx: cervix: CXR: chest x-ray (chest radiograph)
Acute kidney injury (AKI), previously called acute renal failure (ARF), [1] [2] is a sudden decrease in kidney function that develops within seven days, [3] as shown by an increase in serum creatinine or a decrease in urine output, or both.
A liver support system or diachysis is a type of therapeutic device to assist in performing the functions of the liver. Such systems focus either on removing the accumulating toxins (liver dialysis), or providing additional replacement of the metabolic functions of the liver through the inclusion of hepatocytes to the device (bioartificial liver device).
Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia (FHH) is an inherited condition that can cause hypercalcemia, a serum calcium level typically above 10.2 mg/dL; although uncommon. [1] It is also known as familial benign hypocalciuric hypercalcemia (FBHH) where there is usually a family history of hypercalcemia which is mild, a urine calcium to creatinine ratio <0.01, and urine calcium <200 mg/day ...
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a medical condition in which blood pools in the veins, straining the walls of the vein. [1] The most common cause of CVI is superficial venous reflux which is a treatable condition. [2]
A common complication of the surgery is hemorrhage and the loss of blood. There is also the possibility of the hemangioma reoccurring after its removal. [25] Additionally, the risk of a stroke or death is also possible. [26] Treatments for cerebral cavernous hemangiomas include radiosurgery or microsurgery. [27]