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Alternate Names : Artificial Kidneys, Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Renal Replacement Therapy

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How to Prepare for the Test?

Blood pressure medications are frequently withheld 6 to 12 hours before hemodialysis, as are water soluble vitamins.

Just before your health care provider begins the hemodialysis procedure, the following assessments will be made:

Blood pressure
Temperature
Heart rate
Respiratory rate
Weight
Chest assessment
Examination of venous access
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• Why is the Test Performed?
• How is the Test Performed?
• How to Prepare for the Test?
• How will the Test Feel?
• Special Considerations
• Risks
• Pictures & Images

Review Date : 1/20/2002
Reviewed By : Andrew Koren, M.D., Department of Nephrology, NYU-Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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