Description
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 DialysisOverview 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 ToxicityDisaster Preparedness* Vascular Access ComplicationsHemorrhage risks and treatment* Thrombosis, stenosis, and aneurysms* Infection risks and managementPre-Hospital Care* ED History Differential diagnosis* Key questions to ask dialysis patients* Examination Physical Exam TipsTreatments* Risk Management PitfallsCommon Pitfalls to AvoidConclusion