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Health EducationHematuria 什麼是血尿?
2024/1/2Hematuria is red blood cells in the urine which might be gross hematuria and microscopic hematuria. Gross hematuria means the hematuria (red urine) can be seen by naked eyes clearly.
Introduction to Renal Biopsy 腎臟穿刺切片檢查說明
2024/1/2Renal biopsy is that a small piece of renal tissue is cut by a specially designed puncture needle through your back under ultrasound scan. You must maintain a prone position during the procedure.
What is automated peritoneal dialysis? 「全自動腹膜透析」是什麼?
2024/1/2Automated peritoneal dialysis is carried out by a desktop automatic peritoneal dialysis machine that offers you for three or more times of changing dialysate circles continuously. Its advantage is convenient, easy to operate, offer better quality of the life and even obtain better dialysis result.
Chronic Renal Failure 慢性腎衰竭
2024/1/2Renal failure is renal cell injury which leads to reduced renal cell amount and inadequate elimination of body waste. When the injury is irreversible, it is called chronic renal failure. When the kidney is severely injured and leads to symptoms like edema, nausea, vomiting, and conscious disturbance, it’s called “uremia”.
Peritoneal Dialysis and Peritonitis 腹膜透析與腹膜炎
2024/1/2The peritoneal cavity is a sterile environment. If the bacteria enter the peritoneal cavity, the peritoneum will be infected and patients get peritonitis. Peritonitis is a major complication of peritoneal dialysis.
FAQ 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.