Hemodialysis Hemodialysis is an efficient modality to correct fluid and Electrolyte abnormalities due to chronic kidney failure or Acute kidney injury
Principles of hemodialysis
Equipments and other requirements Vascular access using central venous catheter Temporary access : it’s established by percutaneous insertion of catheter into a large vein such as internal jugular vein or femoral vein Permanent access : construction of arteriovenous fistula permits repeated access for months to years
AVF AV fistula is an abnormal connection or passageway between an artery and a vein Usually the radial artery and cephalic vein are anastomosed in nondominant hand After the procedure superficial venous system of arm dilates By means of two large bore needles are inserted into the dialated venous system , blood may be obtained and passes through the dialyzer Arterial end is used for arterial flow and distal end is used for the reinfusion of dialyzed blood Healing time of av fistula – 6 to 8weeks
AV FISTULA
AV GRAFT
Central venous catheter
Procedure of hemodialysis Patient access is prepared Heparin is administered Heparin and red flows through semipermeable dialysis in one direction and dialysis solution surrounds the membrane and flows in the opposite direction. Dialysis solution consist of highly purified water to which sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium chloride, and dextrose have been added, bicarbonate is added to achieve the proper pH Through the process of diffusion solute in the form of electrolytes, metabolic waste products acid base balance components can be removed or added to the blood. Excess water is removed from the blood (ultrafiltration). The blood is then returned to the body through patient access.