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Risk Factors for Cisplatin & Goal of therapy

In this step, Prof. Chen talks about Cisplatin, the goal, and benefits of therapies, and how to use diuretics. First, Cisplatin is used in chemotherapy with high excellence for nephrotoxicity. …

Classification of Acute Renal Failure

In this step, Prof. Chen illustrates the classification of ARF, including pre-renal azotemia, intrinsic renal failure, and post-renal obstruction. To begin with, there are plenty of symptoms for pre-renal azotemia, …

Acute Renal Failure : definition and types

Welcome to the new week. In this step, Prof. Chen gives the outline for this lesson first. Following that, she clarifies the clinical definition of Acute Renal Failure (ARF). Also, …

Questions 3-4 : Summary

In this step, Prof. Lee demonstrates how to solve these questions. To begin with, there is a tip. If we collect intermittent dialysate in this example between zero and one …

Common dialyzable drugs & questions 1-2

In this step, Prof. Lee lists common dialyzable drugs first. Following that, he explains how to calculate the first and the second question. If you are not sure about the …

Application in drug adjustment : Examples

In this video, Prof. Lee explains the application in drug overdose first. Following that, he shows how to change dosing in renal failure and gives plenty of examples. Due to …

Mechanics of Dialyzabilty & Pharmacokinetic Properties

In this step, Prof. Lee introduces the mechanics of dialyability and its pharmacokinetic properties. To begin with, mechanics of dialyzabiltiy include blood flow, dialysate flow, permeability of dialyzer membrane, configuration …

Hemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis

In this step, Prof. Lee clarifies the hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. First, for patients who need hemodialysis at home, they need training. Prof. Lee will then explain several complications of …

Kidney Dialysis Equipment : Vascular Access

In this step, Prof. Lee illustrates the mechanisms of kidney dialysis and dialysis equipments. To begin with, there are two mechanisms of kidney dialysis: passive diffusion and ultrafiltration. Besides, there …

General questions 10: Metformin

Continuing from the previous step, Prof. Lee explains the final general question this time. This question is significant. Why is metformin warned for use in patients with a creatinine clearance …