CHRONIC RENAL FAILURE:Neuromuscular Abnormalites (page 397)

• CNS Abnormalities:

  • Mild-Moderate: Sleep disorders, impaired concentration and memory, irritability
  • Severe: Asterixis, myoclonus, stupor, seizures and coma

• Peripheral neuropathies:

  • “restless legs” syndrome

• Hemodialysis-related neuropathies

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