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Dialysis Basics
What is dry weight?
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Why do they check your blood pressure so often at dialysis?
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What is ultrafiltration in dialysis?
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What do dialysis labs show?
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What is creatinine and why does it matter?
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What does Kt/V mean in dialysis?
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What is a fistula for dialysis?
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What is a graft for dialysis?
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What is a dialysis catheter?
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What is the thrill in a fistula?
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What is the bruit in a fistula?
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Why do people cramp during dialysis?
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Why does blood pressure drop during dialysis?
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What is fluid removal on dialysis?
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Why does the machine alarm during dialysis?
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How much blood is outside your body during dialysis?
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What is heparin used for in dialysis?
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Why do needle sizes matter in dialysis?
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What is clearance in dialysis?
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How do you know if dialysis is working?
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What does your target weight mean?
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Why are before and after weights important?
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What is the blood flow rate on dialysis?
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What does dialysate do?
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Why do people feel lightheaded after dialysis?
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Can your kidneys recover after starting dialysis?
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What is end stage renal disease in plain language?
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How does fluid build up happen between treatments?
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Why does swelling happen with kidney failure?
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What is uremia and why does it matter?
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What does a good fistula feel like?
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How long does it take a fistula to mature?
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How do you protect a new fistula?
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What does clotting mean in a dialysis access?
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Why cant you take blood pressure on your access arm?
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Why should you avoid heavy lifting on your access arm?
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What happens if you miss a dialysis treatment?
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How do you prepare for access surgery?
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What is a run sheet in dialysis?
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What does dry mouth mean between treatments?
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