Notes from practical

Question 1

How much fluid can an anuric patient have each day?

Answer 1

Maximum 0.5L, which equals the insensible fluid loss of the body.

Increased by 10% for each 1C fever.

Question 2

Physical signs of hypervolemia

Answer 2

Distended jugular veins
Leg edema

Orthopnea

Fine crackles audible at base of lungs on the first few deep breaths

Gray colored skin from uremic toxins. (NOT yellow)

Question 3

What needs to be checked from every patients blood prior to recieving dialysis

Answer 3

For signs of HIV, HBV, or HCV infection. They must used specific machines