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Chronic Kidney Disease / End-Stage Renal Disease (CKD, ESRD)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

HyperkalemiaAnemiaHypertensionAvoid HypervolemiaRenal DysfunctionUnstable Electrolytes

Pathophysiology

A progressive, irreversible loss of renal function; end-stage disease is dialysis-dependent. The consequences that shape an anesthetic are fluid overload, hyperkalemia and other electrolyte and...

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