Renal Replacement Therapy (Dialysis): Indications and Initiation | Nephrology

► THIS VIDEO will introduce you to the critical topic of Renal Replacement Therapy within our Nephrology Curriculum. 🎓💉 Aspiring healthcare professionals will gain a comprehensive understanding of the prevalence and impact of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in the United States, specifically focusing on patients with stage five chronic kidney disease eligible for renal replacement therapy. 🏥👩‍⚕️

Dive deep into the evolving landscape of renal replacement therapy, observing the significant rise in the number of patients needing this treatment from 1980 to 2016. The video expertly interprets data from the United States Renal Data Systems, highlighting hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and transplant as the primary modalities of renal replacement therapy. These insights are invaluable for students juggling a heavy study workload and seeking clear, organized study material.

Understanding the implications of renal replacement therapy on healthcare costs is crucial. The video discusses the financial aspect, revealing the annual costs associated with dialysis and transplant patients, emphasizing the broader impact on the healthcare system. 📊💰

Moreover, the video thoroughly explains the concept of renal replacement therapy, addressing both acute and chronic requirements. It delves into the specific indications for therapy, such as uremic syndrome, and the physical and cognitive symptoms associated with it.

The discussion also covers the critical relationship between uremic syndrome and glomerular filtration rate (GFR), providing insights into when renal replacement therapy becomes necessary.

Concluding with a review of different types of renal replacement therapy, the video offers a holistic view of the topic, catering to the learning needs of both medical and nursing students.

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► THE PROF 👩‍⚕️
Dr. Sussman is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center. She completed her medical schooling at the University of Arizona and her Internal Medicine/Chief Residency training at the University of Washington. She subsequently pursued a Nephrology Clinical and Research Fellowship at the University of Washington. Dr. Sussman was recruited back to the University of Arizona in 2009 and has served as a clinician educator with a strong emphasis in medical student education. Dr. Sussman maintains an active interest in Glomerulonephritis and innovative teaching methodologies in medical education. She additionally serves as the Medical Director of Sahaurita DCI Desert Dialysis unit and has developed and is the Clinical Director of the nocturnal in-center dialysis program at DCI South Tucson. 🩺

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Renal Replacement Therapy
00:10 The Prevalence of End-Stage Renal Disease in the United States
01:18 Financial Impact of Renal Replacement Therapy
01:56 Explaining Renal Replacement Therapy: Acute vs. Chronic
02:31 Indications for Renal Replacement Therapy
03:03 Symptoms and Signs of Uremic Syndrome
04:27 Glomerular Filtration Rate and Uremic Syndrome Relationship
04:37 When to Start Renal Replacement Therapy
05:13 Different Types of Renal Replacement Therapy

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