Indications for emergency dialysis
There are three main indications for emergency dialysis in acute renal failure:
- severe hyperkalaemia (K+ > 7mmol/L) which is resistant to medical therapy
- pulmonary oedema refractory to medical therapy
- worsening severe metabolic acidosis (pH < 7.2 or base excess < -10)
Other possible indications include:
- uraemic pericarditis
- uraemic encephalopathy
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