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Hemodialysis, 2002.
An analysis of the treatment of hemodialysis for renal disease patients, including a look at the nurse's role in the treatment.
3,445 words (approx. 13.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 142.95
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This paper examines the impact of hemodialysis on End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients. The paper discusses the vital role played by the nurse, in hemodialysis treatments. The paper outlines the different treatments available to ESRD patients, and focuses on the option of hemodialysis. This treatment is explained in detail, including the praticalities of how it works and what it does, and the costs involved. The paper presents the option for ESRD patients, of undergoing the treatment in the hospital or at home. Statistics are provided regarding the patients choices as well as regarding the different costs.
Introduction
Hemodialysis as the Choice of Treatment
The Increasing Role of Hemodialysis Nurse
How Nurses Develop Themselves
Bibliography
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"It is a difficult condition of a kidney failure when one's kidney could no longer carry out the proper metabolism system to eliminate waste products. Kidney is the essential organ that is responsible in waste elimination, including others like detoxification process of drugs and toxic materials, also in controlling water balance, salt balance, blood pressures and secrete hormones (Crawford, 2002). When both kidneys fail to function, which comes to the End Stage Renal Disease, there is suddenly a loss of control to the fluid balance. The kidney cannot filter the fluid and therefore metabolism waste, toxic, salt and water accumulate in the blood, causing swell on the tissues, high blood pressure and heart disease. Until now, there is no medication offered to cure ESRD. The current treatments to this disease are hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, or kidney transplant."
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Hemodialysis, 2005.
An overview of hemodialysis and its use in treating renal failure.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 46.95
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This paper describes hemodialysis, which is used to treat patients suffering from renal failure. The paper begins by explaining renal failure. Next the paper discusses the need for dialysis, explains how it is preformed, and assesses its effects -- both positive and negative -- on the patient. The paper also investigates potential complications, particularly with regard to arteriovenous fistulas, which are essential for connecting the patient to the dialysis machine. The paper concludes by reviewing other side-effects of renal failure, such as anemia and high blood pressure, and their treatment.
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"When the kidneys are functioning normally, they regulate the chemical composition of the blood, particularly sodium, potassium, calcium and phosphorus. They also remove extra fluid to form urine, as well as drugs and toxins..."
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Hemodialysis, 2003.
A proposal for a program to implement potassium monitoring in hemodialysis.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 116.95
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This paper proposes an education program to implement for patients and nurses about potassium monitoring in hemodialysis. It uses Pender's Health Promotion Model of Nursing for strategies and methods of the design, implementation and evaluation of the program.
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Kidney Failure and Hemodialysis, 1994.
An examination of the treatment for kidney failure including alternatives, success, pros and cons.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 9 sources, AU$ 92.95
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"Hemodialysis: The Treatment For Renal Failure
The primary function of the kidneys is to rid the body of wastes. These chemicals may include the by.products of normal physiologic processes, drugs, and various toxins. When the kidneys malfunction, such substances begin to accumulate. Over time, progressive kidney failure can result in uremia. Unless the condition is reversed, pathophysiological consequences will ensue which may ultimately end in death. Of all the renal replacement therapies, hemodialysis is the most effective. Other therapeutic modalities include hemofiltration, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplantation. Although these different treatments have their own particular advantages and disadvantages, the majority of patients with kidney failure depend on hemodialysis for their survival. "
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Angel Medical - Portable Dialysis Device, 2008.
An examination of a business proposition for Angel Medical's portable dialysis device.
4,072 words (approx. 16.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 159.95
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This paper discusses the business potential of Angel Medical and their portable dialysis device. It describes a background to the product and the advantages of using this product as opposed to similar products. The paper then examines marketing aspects for the device and potential business and technical risks that may exist. Finally, the paper presents the writer's personal opinion of the business proposition.
Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
The U.S. Dialysis Market
Background: Patient Switching Between Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis
Description of the Portable Dialysis Device Product Line
Advantages of the Portable Dialysis Device, vs. Hemodialysis
Manufacturing Costs, Product Pricing, and Medicare Reimbursement
Marketing
Competitive Outlook
Potential Business Risks
Potential Technical Risks
Potential Risks During Use
Product Development for an Animal Study
Company Milestones
Patents
Author's Opinion of this Business Proposal
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"Baxter Healthcare (headquartered in Deerfield, IL) currently has 90% of the U.S. peritoneal dialysis market. They derive most of their peritoneal dialysis revenue from selling bags of dialysate and from leasing APD cyclers, so any significant market penetration by Angel Medical would most likely be seen as a threat. While Baxter has a large U.S. and international sales presence, they are notoriously weak in R&D. Nearly all of their products and technologies were purchased, rather than developed internally. Baxter attempted to create a Portable Dialysis Device in 2000, but gave up after insufficient progress was made in the allotted time. Baxter is also the most likely suitor for Angel Medical, after the device has achieved some market penetration."
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Nursing and Renal Failure, 2008.
This paper examines how patients cope with chronic renal disease and provides a personal view.
1,015 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 52.95
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The writer discusses the coping abilities, beliefs and relationships of clients dealing with chronic renal disease as well as her personal beliefs about family, health and hope. The writer focuses on a case study of a client with renal disease undergoing hemodialysis and shows how patients face a lot of challenges in their lives, notwithstanding the physiological and psychological stress of this condition. The writer also offers several personal reflections regarding the experience.
Outline:
Introduction
Patient Case
Conclusion
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"Currently, her problems during dialysis include leg cramping, for which hypertonic saline and locally applied pressure were given and done, respectively with relief of cramping. She also complained of easy fatigability of her left forearm and hand, especially when doing repetitive tasks, which was also the arm used for hemodialysis vascular access. This was also associated with blanching of her fingers. Other problems include being underweight, for which IDPN at each dialysis session was given. She was also advised by her physician of the need for a sufficient calorie reserve due to her increased risk for systemic infection and fractures, the former exemplified by a recent bout of pneumonia. "
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End Stage Renal Disease, 2008.
This paper discuses treatments for end stage renal disease.
1,870 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 87.95
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This paper explains that dialysis is a treatment for end-stage renal disease, in which a machine is used to act as the patient's healthy kidneys. The author describes two types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. The paper recommends kidney transplantation where the patient receives a new kidney, either from a living or deceased donor. The author points out that kidney transplant patients have been shown to live as long as the average non-transplant patient without the burden of spending large amounts of time on dialysis. The paper relates that, while both treatments are covered eighty percent financially by the federal government end-stage renal disease program, the cost is higher for patients with dialysis than for transplantation. The paper states that no action is sometimes chosen by the patient who feel that the burdens of dialysis or transplantation outweigh the benefits.
From the Paper
"Kidney transplantations come with some complications and stresses. Waiting for the transplant can cause stress in patients. The National Kidney Foundation says that over 73,000 people are on the waiting list, and twelve of those people die every day waiting for a kidney. Anti-rejection medications lower the immune system allowing for higher susceptibility to illness. Although severe transplant rejection occurs in less than twenty-five percent of patients, patients are required to take anti-rejection medication daily according to MedicineNet, Inc."
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Medical Waste Management, 2005.
This paper discusses medical waste management and the concerns involved.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 130.95
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The paper focuses on medical waste management. The paper ties in the treatment of hemodialysis to demonstrate how one illness can affect the system. It further discusses the history of medical waste management, the issues surrounding it through history and then focuses on the current issues of incineration, disease, effects on the public and global warming. The paper discusses the politics involved, and the future concerns.
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"The issue of medical waste management has been relatively new to our culture in the United States. While we have always been aware that medical waste must be disposed of in the most efficient manner, it was not until the 1980s that concerns regarding the process gained public prominence and government intervention. In consideration of the fact that medical waste encompasses virtually every item, (to include human tissue and body parts), that are removed from a medical facility, it is understandable why public concern has been focused on this issue now for over 20 years."
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End-Stage Renal Disease, 2008.
This paper discuses end-stage renal disease (ESRD), which is the point of no return of chronic renal disease (CRD) regardless of etiology.
765 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 40.95
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This paper explains that end-stage renal disease (ESRD) represents irreversible damage to the nephrons, the functioning filtration units of the kidney. The author points out that this stage is generally accepted clinically as the complete dependence of the patient on life-preserving dialysis or kidney transplantation for adequate waste filtration due to this irreversible damage. The paper relates that the definitive treatment of ESRD is the initiation of dialysis (peritoneal or hemodialysis) or renal transplantation with control or eradication of the cause of the kidney disease; however, nutritional support in the patient with end-stage renal disease must take into account the fragile electrolyte balance maintained by the remaining functional nephrons.
Table of Contents
Causes
Populations at Risk
Signs and Symptoms
Treatment
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"Signs and symptoms of ESRD are also seen in acute, chronic and acute renal failure superimposed on chronic renal failure. ESRD is seen in GFRs that approach zero; it is thus inferable that prolonged periods in between dialysis result in severe manifestations of electrolyte imbalance, especially urea and ammonia accumulation. Azotemia and uremia are associated with urea and ammonia accumulation secondary to diminished renal function are seen in rises in blood urea nitrogen."
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