RENAL TECHNOLOGY/NEPHROLOGY 104 - Hemodialysis Procedures I

Institution:

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

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Description:

Advantages and disadvantages of various types of machines, dialyzers and supplies. Dialysis related problems; disequilibrium, air embolism, excessive ultrafltration, dialyzer rupture, dialyzer clotting, line separation, pyrogenic reaction, hemolysis, convulsions, hepatitis; conductivity and temperature; efect of end stage renal disease on the patient, family and dialysis personnel; disease control. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Admission into the Renal Technology program/plan 247 or 248. 6 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.ccc.edu/colleges/malcolm-x/pages/default.aspx

Phone Number:

(312) 850-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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