Why is fluid management the most important part of dialysis care? This episode explores the fundamentals of hemodialysis, why ESKD patients have unique physiology, and how volume overload, not just hypertension, drives many complications. Learn practical pearls on dry weight, sodium restriction, diuretics, and the strategies that can reduce hospitalizations and improve patient outcomes. 

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🔹Transcript and Shownotes:  

02:49 | Pearl 1: Foundations of Dialysis

09:21 | Pearl 2: Distinct Physiology

11:42 | Pearl 3: Why is fluid management so important?

19:43 | Pearl 4: Fluid Management Pro-tips

25:31 | Pearl 5: Diuretics in Patients with Residual Kidney Function

Tags: CoreIM, Internal Medicine, Medical Education, Nephrology, Dialysis, End-stage kidney disease, Hypertension, Kidney Health, Dry Weight, Volume Overload

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