Dysequilibrium syndrome: Difference between revisions

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===Background===
==Background==
*Characterized by neurological symptoms that is thought to be secondary to cerebral edema affecting dialysis patients
*Characterized by neurological symptoms that is thought to be secondary to cerebral edema affecting dialysis patients
*Tends to occur in patients who are initially started on dialysis, particularly with high initial BUN
*Tends to occur in patients who are initially started on dialysis, particularly with high initial BUN

Revision as of 22:45, 13 April 2017

Background

  • Characterized by neurological symptoms that is thought to be secondary to cerebral edema affecting dialysis patients
  • Tends to occur in patients who are initially started on dialysis, particularly with high initial BUN