What are the indications for hemodialysis?

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Absolute indications for hemodialysis:

• Fluid overload not responsive to medical treatment.

• Hyperkalemia not responsive to medical management.

• Uremic pericarditis.

• Refractory metabolic acidosis.

Relative indications for hemodialysis:

• Glomerular filtration less than 10 ml/min (less than 15 ml/min in diabetics).

• Serum creatinine greater than 8 mg/dL (greater than 6 mg/dL in diabetics).

• Severe uremic symptoms (uremic seizure and coma is an indication of immediate dailysis).

Contraindications for hemodialysis:

• Debilitating chronic disease.

• Severe irreversible dementia.

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