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Health EducationFAQ about Kidney Transplantation 腎臟移植常見Q&A
2024/1/2In 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?
2024/1/2Successful 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
2024/1/2On 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
2024/1/2Although 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
2024/1/2Dry 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
2024/1/2Itchiness 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.
Complications of Increased Blood Pressure During Hemodialysis 血液透析中血壓上升併發症
2024/1/2Hypertensive patients may suffer from cerebral hemorrhage, fundus hemorrhage or epistaxis due to the use of heparin in dialysis. Be careful, otherwise it's treatment may be delayed.
Common Complication of Hemodialysis: Muscle Spasm 血液透析中常見併發症:肌肉痙攣
2024/1/2Muscle cramps frequently occur in the lower extremity muscles, which feel stiff, tingling and severe pain.
Prevention of Falls among Hemodialysis Patients 血液透析病人預防跌倒須知
2024/1/2To prevent falls, do not get out of bed immediately after dialysis for symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness and discomfort. Ask medical staff to assist you until the symptoms of discomfort are alleviated, and then gradually get out of bed. Wheelchair assistance is available in the dialysis room if necessary.