#209 Dialysis and Fluid Management: 5 Pearls Segment
From Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast by Core IM Team
June 10, 2026 · 32 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the importance of fluid management in dialysis care and offers practical tips for improving patient outcomes.
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. 🔹 Sponsor: Oakstone CME Use the code "CORE325" for 25% off: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/MKSAP 🔹 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 Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840 Our Sponsors: * Check out Branch Basics and use my code branchbasics.com/COREIM for a great deal: https://branchbasics.com * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a…
People in this episode
Host: Core IM Team
Topics covered
- dialysis
- fluid management
- hemodialysis
- end-stage kidney disease
- nephrology
- patient outcomes
Keywords
- fluid management
- dry weight
- sodium restriction
- diuretics
- volume overload
- hypertension
- kidney health
Sponsors
Oakstone CME, Branch Basics, FIGS, Quince
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Core IM, MKSAP
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