dialysis disequilibrium syndrome

di·al·y·sis dis·e·qui·lib·ri·um syn·drome

nausea, vomiting, and hypertension, occasionally with convulsions, developing within several hours after starting hemodialysis for renal failure; apparently caused by too rapid removal of urea from the extracellular fluid compartment, with movement of water into cells, and cerebral edema.

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dialysis disequilibrium syndrome

A neurologic condition linked to dialysis with signs of cerebral oedema.

Clinical finding
Headaches (often bilateral with throbbing), nausea, muscle cramps, hypertension, irritability, agitation, drowsiness, convulsions.

Mechanism
Uncertain; attributed to increased urea or organic compounds, either of which result in reverse osmosis.

di·al·y·sis dis·e·qui·lib·ri·um syn·drome

(dī-ali-sis dis-ēkwi-librē-ŭm)

Nausea, vomiting, and hypertension, occasionally with convulsions, developing within several hours after starting hemodialysis for renal failure.

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Dialysis related complications such as Intra dialytic leg cramps, Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome (DDS) and hemodynamic instabilities (Intra dialytic Hypo/hypertension) were significant concerning issues in our study, as is the case in most of the world literature6.

FREQUENCIES OF VARIOUS FACTORS CAUSING EARLY SIGN OFF AND NO SHOWS DURING DIALYSIS

Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome (DDS), first described by Kennedy et al.

Arieff, "Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome: current concepts on pathogenesis and prevention," Kidney International, vol.

Asymptomatic Brain Edema after Hemodialysis Initiation in a Patient with Severe Uremia

A rare but serious complication of dialysis is the so-called dialysis disequilibrium syndrome (DDS), defined as the occurrence of acute neurological symptoms attributed to cerebral edema and increased intracranial pressure (ICP) during or following dialysis [2].

Cotte, and P Goutorbe, "Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome in neurointensive care unit: the benefit of intracranial pressure monitoring," Critical Care, vol.

Increased Intracranial Pressure during Hemodialysis in a Patient with Anoxic Brain Injury

The high frequency of poor sleep quality in hemodialysis patients has been attributed to a lack of nocturnal endogenous melatonin surge [9], increased core body temperature from exposure to warm dialysate [10], and possibly cerebral edema in the context of dialysis disequilibrium syndrome [11].

The SIESTA Trial: A Randomized Study Investigating the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Acupressure versus Sham Therapy for Improving Sleep Quality in Patients with End-Stage Kidney Disease on Hemodialysis

When discussing ICP changes during HD, many existing papers further relate to the topic of dialysis disequilibrium syndrome (DDS).

Preventing intracranial pressure fluctuation in severe traumatic brain injury during hemodialysis

This patient experienced dialysis disequilibrium syndrome (DDS).

Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome: rapid recognition and rapid intervention decrease the risk of mortality a case study

It is preferred over hemodialysis in cases of acute kidney injury associated with bleeding tendency, hypotension and cardiovascular instability since it runs continuously with slow chemical changes and without risk of dialysis disequilibrium syndrome. It is the treatment of choice for neonates and infants due to technical reasons8-10.

Complications of Acute Peritoneal Dialysis in Children with Acute Kidney Failure

Study of 100 patients is insufficient to cover rare complications like dialysis disequilibrium syndrome, cardiac arrest, myocardial infarction, stroke etc.

FREQUENCY OF ACUTE COMPLICATIONS OF HEMODIALYSIS IN ADULT AGE GROUP AT A TERTIARY CARE CENTER

The symptoms are given different names throughout the literature, including dialysis intolerance, dialysis disequilibrium syndrome, vascular instability syndrome, and dialysis fatigue.

Sodium profiling: the key to reducing symptoms of dialysis?

Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome (DDS) is a neurologic syndrome precipitated by osmolar shifts in patients with very high BUNs receiving dialysis treatment.