► Sign up here and try our FREE content: http://lectur.io/freecontentyt ► If you’re an medical educator or faculty member, visit: http://lectur.io/medytb2u ► THIS VIDEO will delve into the critical indications for Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT), providing medical students with an in-depth understanding of when this lifesaving intervention is necessary. We explore the concept of uremic syndrome, a key indicator for RRT, defined as a condition resulting from the accumulation of waste products in the blood typically excreted by healthy kidneys. This syndrome includes symptoms like nausea, fatigue, and mental changes, underscoring the urgency of RRT in advanced kidney disease. Additionally, the video covers other vital indications for RRT, such as acute kidney injuries and chronic kidney disease at stage 5, where kidney function drops critically low. We also discuss the significance of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in determining RRT timing, particularly when GFR falls below critical levels, indicating severely diminished kidney function. This comprehensive guide is an invaluable resource for medical students, enhancing their understanding of nephrology and preparing them for clinical decision-making. It not only covers the theoretical aspects of RRT indications but also connects these concepts to practical patient care scenarios. ► RELATED VIDEOS - If you liked this video and need some more information about the subject, you’ll probably want to check the following video out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8mEZkLft7M ► LECTURIO Medical is your all-in-one medical school study companion! 💚 With our easy-to-follow videos, exam replicating clinical case questions and our comprehensive medical concept pages you will be best prepared for all your exams. Discover more and try our FREE content: http://lectur.io/freecontentyt ► THE PROF 👩‍⚕️ Dr. Sussman is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center. She completed her medical schooling at the University of Arizona and her Internal Medicine/Chief Residency training at the University of Washington. She subsequently pursued a Nephrology Clinical and Research Fellowship at the University of Washington. Dr. Sussman was recruited back to the University of Arizona in 2009 and has served as a clinician educator with a strong emphasis in medical student education. Dr. Sussman maintains an active interest in Glomerulonephritis and innovative teaching methodologies in medical education. She additionally serves as the Medical Director of Sahaurita DCI Desert Dialysis unit and has developed and is the Clinical Director of the nocturnal in-center dialysis program at DCI South Tucson. 🩺 ► INSTALL our free Lecturio app iTunes Store: https://app.adjust.com/z21zrf Play Store: https://app.adjust.com/b01fak ► LET’S CONNECT: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lecturio.medical.education.videos • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lecturio_medical_videos • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.de/lecturiomedical • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lecturio-medical/