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What are the indications for dialysis

Author:Lengyel J.
on 11 Jun, 2007

Last edited by: Lengyel J. on 08 Dec, 2007
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Oliguria (urine output <200 mL/12 h)
Anuria/extreme oliguria (urine output <50 mL/12 h)
Hyperkalemia ([K] >6.5 mEq/L)
Severe acidemia (pH <7.1)
Azotemia ([urea] >30 mg/dL)
Clinically significant organ (especially pulmonary) edema
Uremic encephalopathy
Uremic pericarditis
Uremic neuropathy/myopathy
Severe dysnatremia ([Na] <115 or >160 mEq/L)
Hyperthermia
Drug overdose with dialyzable toxin
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