EHR522 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Acute Kidney Injury, Peritoneal Dialysis, Hemodialysis
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9th leading cause of death in australia: strong risk factor for coronary events such as heart attack and stroke. Risk factors for ckd: risk factors for ckd include: Obese (body mass index 30 kg/m2) Burden of disease: the total costs attributable solely to ckd (2012) . 1 billion, made up of: . 5 billion in direct healthcare costs, million in direct non-healthcare costs, million in government subsidies, cost per person per year on dialysis is: Excretion of metabolic waste products: main waste removal system of the body. Metabolic waste such as: urea, uric acid, blood cell breakdown, hormones. Balances: very important, life depends on water and electrolyte balance ie what goes in must = what comes out. Intake depends on dietary habits: excretion relies on kidneys, kidneys highly adaptable to large changes in electrolyte intakes, respond accordingly. Regulation of arterial pressure: electrolyte balancing responsible for arterial pressure regulation. Long and short term: secrete renin.
