What are the two types of dialysis,”Hemodialysis-Easier, quicker

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What are the two types of dialysis,”Hemodialysis-Easier, quicker

yet less physiologically similar to kidneys (complication: hTN)*Give heparin to prevent clotting*Common complication is First-use syndrome (chest/back pain with/without anaphylaxis following 1st HD)Peritoneal dyalsis-Requires high glucose load (complication: Hyperglycemia)-Patient able to do it at home-Increases abdominal pressures (increase risk of abdominal/inguinal hernia)”