Care Instructions for Herpes Zoster in Dialysis Patients 腎友得帶狀皰疹照護須知
2022/11/23Herpes Zoster is likely to attack during exchange of season and great daily change of temperature. Particularly, the decline in elderly’s immunity increases the risk of herpes zoster attack and level of severity.
Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Care 腹膜透析導管照護原則
2022/11/23Do not touch the dialysis catheter and the surrounding area with sharp material.
Use of Prophylactic Antibiotics by Peritoneal Dialysis Patients 腹膜透析病人使用預防性抗生素
2022/11/23Peritoneal dialysis patients having peritonitis could lead to severe complications. Research reveals that there is a significant correlation between patients receiving invasive procedures and peritonitis.
Peritoneal Dialysis and Peritonitis 腹膜透析與腹膜炎
2022/11/23The peritoneal cavity is a sterile environment. If the bacteria enter the peritoneal cavity, the peritoneum will be infected and patients get peritonitis. Peritonitis is a major complication of peritoneal dialysis.
FAQ about Kidney Transplantation 腎臟移植常見Q&A
2022/11/23In Taiwan, most kidney transplant centers accept people under 65 years of age on the waiting list, but it is not objective to use age as an absolute criterion.
Am I Eligible for a Kidney Transplant? 您適合做腎臟移植嗎？
2022/11/23Successful kidney transplantation is the best treatment for uremia. Not only is the quality of life the highest among the three therapies (hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplantation) for end-stage renal failure, but the survival rate is also the best. However, is this treatment suitable for every nephropathy patient?
Hemodialysis Adequacy 足量的血液透析
2022/11/23On dialysis, the clearance of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine (Cre) must meet the criteria for adequate toxin removal.
Possible Complications of Hemodialysis 洗腎可能會面臨的併發症
2022/11/23Although most hemodialysis are safe, complications in treatment may occur, especially in patients with diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases and cerebrovascular diseases. All patients should cooperate with the medical team and follow the doctor's instruction.
Weight Changes in Dialysis Patients 透析病人的體重變化
2022/11/23Dry weight means the patient's body weight with no water accumulation, no limb edema, neither no pulmonary edema before dialysis, and blood pressure is normal before dialysis. Besides, blood pressure will not be too low after dialysis
Pruritus in Dialysis Patients 如何改善透析病人搔癢症
2022/11/23Itchiness has been the most common and frustrating problem in uremic patients. About 60% of dialysis patients have itching problem. Current research shows that the causes of itch are numerous and complicated.
