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Table 140-1

Complications of Hemodialysis

HypotensionDialysis-related amyloidosis
Accelerated vascular diseaseProtein-energy malnutrition
Rapid loss of residual renal functionHemorrhage
Access thrombosisAnaphylactoid reactiona
Access or catheter sepsisThrombocytopeniab

aPrimarily with first use of “bioincompatible” modified cellulosic dialyzer membranes.

bAssociated with the use of dialyzers sterilized by e-beam treatment.