Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome : Treatments

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Treatments could include:
This is a serious illness in both children and adults, and it can cause death. People with this condition receive transfusions of packed red cells and platelets as needed. Some people may need kidney dialysis. Doctors may prescribe medications suc...
Source:ADAM
Date:April 27, 2007
Treatment of HUS is supportive, with particular attention to management of fluids and electrolytes. Treatment generally is provided in a hospital setting. Blood transfusions may be required. In about 50% of the cases, short term replacement of kid...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Detailed information on blood transfusion, including the components of blood and potential risks involved in a blood transfusion
Source:StayWell
Detailed information on blood transfusion, including the components of blood and potential risks involved in a blood transfusion
Source:StayWell
Plasmapheresis is a blood purification procedure used to treat several autoimmune diseases. It is also known as therapeutic plasma exchange.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
The process of transferring whole blood or blood components from one person (donor) to another (recipient). Purpose Transfusions are given to restore lost or depleted blood components, to improve clotting time, and to improve the ability of the blood to deliver oxygen to the body ' s tissues.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
The process of transferring whole blood or blood components from one person (donor) to another (recipient). Purpose Transfusions are given to restore lost blood, to improve clotting time, and to improve the ability of the blood to deliver oxygen to the body ' s tissues.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Transfusion is the process of transferring whole blood or blood components from a donor to a recipient. Purpose Transfusions are given to restore lost blood, to improve clotting time, and to improve the ability of the blood to deliver oxygen to the body ' s tissues.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Transfusion therapy refers to the process of administering whole blood or blood components to a patient through an intravenous (IV) needle or catheter placed in a patient ' s vein. Blood and blood products may be autologous (comprised of the patient ' s own blood), homologous (blood donated from another person), or synthetic (blood products developed in a laboratory).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Dialysis treatment replaces the function of the kidneys, which normally serve as the body ' s natural filtration system. Through the use of a blood filter and a chemical solution known as dialysate, the treatment removes waste products and excess fluids from the bloodstream, while maintaining the proper chemical balance of the blood.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Dialysis is a method of removing toxic substances (impurities or wastes) from the blood when the kidneys are unable to do so. Dialysis is most frequently used for patients who have kidney failure , but may also be used to quickly remove drugs or poisons in acute situations. This technique can be life saving in people with acute or chronic kidney failure .
Source:ADAM
Date:November 12, 2007
HemodialysisHemodialysis is one kind of dialysis. It uses a machine that holds a filter called a dialyzer.
Source:StayWell
Dialysis technology is a highly specialized field of nephrology (care of the kidneys ). In clinical practice settings dialysis technologists provide dialysis treatment under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Dialysis treatment replaces the function of the kidneys, which normally serve as the body ' s natural filtration system. Through the use of a blood filter and a chemical solution known as dialysate, the treatment removes waste products and excess fluids from the bloodstream, while maintaining the proper chemical balance of the blood.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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