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CIRCULATION IN HUMAN BODY AND EXTRACORPOREAL CIRCUIT

During dialysis, the blood pump acts like the human heart, pushing blood through the lines (vessels). The dialyzer, or artificial kidney, cleans the blood, which is then returned to the patient’s own circulation.

FLUID AND DIALYSIS

How much fluid can I drink?

The amount of fluid you can have depends on how much urine you make. If you make a lot of urine, you can have more fluid. If you make no urine, you can have less fluid. We need to measure your urine to see how much fluid you should have. Your total urine output should be the amount of fluid you should drink plus 500 ml.

What happens if I have too much fluid?

Your blood pressure may drop; feel bad, dizzy, faint, nauseated, and cramp. Over time, too much fluid can harm your body especially your heart and lungs

What will happen to me if I keep my phosphorus high?

What can I do to prevent my bones from breaking?

Taking phosphate binder
Staying away from foods high in phosphorus
Dialysis