EMplify by EB Medicine

Dialysis Emergencies

EMplify by EB Medicine

Show Notes

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the July 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Dialysis

Overview of Dialysis Complications Key Dialysis ComplicationsCardiovascular Disease Congestive Heart Failure Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade Neurological Sequelae Gastrointestinal Complications Hypotension Dialysis Disequilibrium Syndrome Air Embolism and Chloramine Toxicity Disaster Preparedness Vascular Access ComplicationsHemorrhage risks and treatment Thrombosis, stenosis, and aneurysms Infection risks and management Pre-Hospital Care ED History Differential diagnosis Key questions to ask dialysis patients Examination Physical Exam Tips Treatments Risk Management PitfallsCommon Pitfalls to Avoid Conclusion

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