pre final OSCE Learning points
PRE FINAL OSCE LEARNING POINTS 05/12 /23 OSCE QUESTIONS : 1) Dialysis Disequilibrium syndrome? Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome (DDS) refers to an array of neurological manifestations seen during or following dialysis, primarily after the new initiation of dialysis.However, it can also be seen in chronic dialysis patients who miss their regular dialysis treatments. This syndrome is thought to arise from fluid shifts during hemodialysis, causing cerebral edema and a wide variety of neurological symptoms. In continuous renal replacement therapies (CRRT), where fluid shift is limited, dialysis disequilibrium syndrome is rarely reported. The common risk factors that predispose a patient to dialysis dysequilibrium syndrome are First hemodialysis treatment High blood urea nitrogen (BUN) (above 175 mg/dL or 60 mmol/L) before initiation of dialysis Extremes of age – children and elderly Sudden change in dialysis regimen Pre-existing neurological di
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