Introduction The primary goal of maintenance hemodialysis is to balance the extracellular fluid volume (ECV) by preserving the electrolyte equilibrium via interdialytic electrolyte intake and removal during the therapy.1Lee SW. Sodium Balance in Maintenance Hemodialysis. Electrolytes & Blood Pressure : E & BP. 2012;10(1):1-6. Although the advent of hemodialysis has enabled nephrologists to enhance the quality of life of the individuals, potassium balance is one of the dangers that accompanies end-stage renal disease (ESRD) cases.2Sanghavi S, Whiting S, Uribarri J. Potassium balance in dialysis patients. Semin Dial. 2013 Sep-Oct;26(5):597-603. 3Musso CG. Potassium metabolism in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), Part I: patients not on dialysis (stages 3-4). Int Urol Nephrol. 2004;36(3):465-8. Dyskalemia is a prevalent electrolyte imbalance observed amongst maintenance hemodialysis patients.4Choi HY, Ha SK. Potassium Balances in Maintenance Hemodialysis. Electrolytes & Blood Pressure : E & BP. 2013;11(1):9-16. This can result either in hyperkalemia or hypokalemia. Hypokalemia, in contrast to its counterpart,…
Chronic Renal Failure and Urinary tract infection: How are these Linked? Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common occurrence in patients with renal failure.1Chemlal A, Ismaili FA Karimi I, et al. Urinary tract infections in chronic renal failure patients hospitalized in Nephrology: bacteriological profile and risk factors. The Pan African Medical Journal . 2015; 20: 100. Chronic renal failure is a significant risk factor for the development of UTIs due to metabolic disorders leading to secondary immunodeficiency with a disorder of all components of immunity.2Sobotova D. [Urinary tract infections and chronic renal failure]. Vnitr Lek.2011 Jul-Aug;57(7-8):626-30. UTI is a frequent reason for increased consultation in nephrology clinics and is usually seen in a large number of hospitalized patients.1Chemlal A, Ismaili FA Karimi I, et al. Urinary tract infections in chronic renal failure patients hospitalized in Nephrology: bacteriological profile and risk factors. The Pan African Medical Journal . 2015; 20: 100. It occur most…
