Major causes of low blood pressure during dialysis
Since low blood pressure is a very common side effect of dialysis, it is necessary to firstly understand why blood pressure decreases during dialysis.
-Quick removal of fluid from the body.
-The prescribed dry weight may be too low.
-Reduced response to fluid removal and this is especially common among elderly and diabetics.
-Taking anti-hypertensive drugs before dialysis
What can we do when blood pressure is low during dialysis?
Low blood pressure is a very dangerous complication of dialysis, as it may lead to death directly. Therefore, when there is severe drop in blood pressure during dialysis, we need to take actions immediately, so as to avoid unexpected consequence.
Dialysis-induced low blood pressure is always accompanied with muscle cramp, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, dizziness, weak and loss of consciousness. When these symptoms appear, blood pressure should be checked and if the blood pressure is low, effective measures should be given immediately, so as to prevent unexpected consequence. The followings are the most commonly used remedies for dialysis-induced low blood pressure.
-Check the fluid rate and adjust it as needed
-Sodium modeling: this helps to prevent further decline of blood pressure as well as elevates blood pressure.
-Trendelenburg position: keeping being in trendelenburg position also helps to remedy low blood pressure, and reduce risk for coma.
Low blood pressure is a side effect of dialysis that should be payed high attention. If you have any questions about this problem, please leave a message below or ask online doctor for help.
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