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    Hemodialysis is a renal replacement therapy used when the kidneys can no longer perform essential functions. It removes wastes, excess water, and regulates electrolytes and fluid balance by cleansing the blood of accumulated waste products. Hemodialysis is indicated for acutely ill patients requiring short-term dialysis, patients with fluid overload, hepatic coma, electrolyte imbalances, or advanced chronic kidney disease and end stage renal disease.

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    Hemodialysis is a renal replacement therapy used when the kidneys can no longer perform essential functions. It removes wastes, excess water, and regulates electrolytes and fluid balance by cleansing the blood of accumulated waste products. Hemodialysis is indicated for acutely ill patients requiring short-term dialysis, patients with fluid overload, hepatic coma, electrolyte imbalances, or advanced chronic kidney disease and end stage renal disease.

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    HEMODIALYSIS

    Definition:
    - A kind of renal replacement therapy that is warranted when the kidneys can no longer
    remove wastes, maintain electrolytes, and regulate fluid balance.

    Purposes of Hemodialysis
    - Removes toxic nitrogenous substances from the blood
    - Remove excess water
    - Maintain or restore electrolyte levels
    - Cleanses the blood of accumulated waste products

    Indications:
    - Acutely ill patients requiring short-term dialysis
    - Over dosage of medications or toxins from blood
    - Edema and fluid overload that does not respond to other treatment
    - Hepatic coma, hyperkalemia, hypercalcemia, uremic symptoms
    - Patients with advanced CKD and ESRD

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