Question

A 58-year-old man with advanced CKD develops refractory hyperkalaemia, severe metabolic acidosis and signs of uremic pericarditis. Which is the strongest indication for urgent dialysis?

Accepted Answer

Hyperkalaemia, acidosis and uremic pericarditis

Answer

Mild fatigue

Answer

Stable creatinine 200 µmol/L

Answer

Controlled hypertension

Answer

Mild oedema

Practice question

A 58-year-old man with advanced CKD develops refractory hyperkalaemia, severe metabolic acidosis and signs of uremic pericarditis. Which is the strongest indication for urgent dialysis?