Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome occurs most frequently within the first few dialysis sessions. It is thought to cause an acute increase in brain water for osmotic reasons because blood urea nitrogen (BUN) may be very high at the beginning of a dialysis session.
Some common symptoms are headache, nausea, vomiting, restlessness, and severe seizures may occur.
The treatment is supporting and elevating dialysate glucose concentration to 200mg/dl can help Dialysis Disequilibrium syndrome, DDS can be prevented by keeping dialysis efficiency low during the first couple of treatment sessions. Increase dialysis efficiency slowly over the next 2-4 weeks to prevent DDS.
How do we prevent and control infection in dialysis centers?
Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis in a lifeline for ESRD patients. Dialysis patients are at high risk of infection because of underlying illness and numerous environmental and procedural illnesses.
Establishing a comprehensive infection control program for dialysis units will reduce the infection risk for patients and healthcare workers.
Universal Precaution to Avoid Infection in Dialysis Centres:
General Precaution for healthcare workers and patients:
1 .Surveillence for HBsAg.
2. Isolation of HBsAg and patients
3. Cleaning of dialysis machine and contaminated areas after dialysis.
4. Ensure the floor is clean after and before the dialysis session.
5. Dialyzer should not be reused for seropositive patients.
Exposure to blood:
Vaccination is mandatory for dialysis patients. Influenza, Titeny diphtheria, pneumococcus, and HBsAg vaccine help patients fight against infection and build immunity for a happy and healthy life.
Neuroncy Healthcare is dedicated to preventing and stopping infection in healthcare and emphasizes the value of on-time, quality, value-based healthcare in Kolkata.