OPTIONS FOR RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY

OPTIONS FOR VASCULAR ACCESS IN KIDNEY FAILURE

KIDNEY TRANSPLANT

• TYPES
  • Living Related Same Blood Group
  • Living Related Different Blood Group
  • Cadaveric
• Kidney from donor is attached to vessels in the recipient body
• Old non functional kidney is not removed from recipient
• REQUIREMENTS
  • Legal Documentation
    • Appropriate authority/ Authorisation Committee Clearance
  • Medical Clearance for patient and donor

TYPES OF HEMODIALYSIS

SPECIAL DIALYSIS IN ICU AND CRITICAL CARE

KIDNEY BIOPSY

• Done By a Nephrologist
• Done to diagnose kidney disease
• Under Ultrasound Guidance
• Under Local Anaesthesia
• One day admission required
• Bard automatic gun used
• Pre Admission Investigation
  • CBC
  • KFT
  • Coagulation Profile
    • PT, INR
    • APTT
    • Platelet Count
  • Usually Safe, but ask about potential complications