Withholding and withdrawal from dialysis: what we know about how our patients die.

abstract：:Hemodialysis patients are susceptible to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological, clinical characteristics, and mortality-related risk factors for those who undergoing hemodialysis with COVID-19. We conducted a retrospective study. A total of 49 hemodialysis patie...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： Tian M,Li H,Yan T,Dai Y,Dong L,Wei H,Song X,Dong J,Cheng F,Li W

更新日期：2020-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been a dramatic, worldwide expansion in life expectancy across the last century. This has resulted in a progressively more elderly and comorbid population. It is increasingly recognized that healthcare in this group needs to move to the concept of "adding life to years". Recognition and assessment of frailty...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： Corbett RW,Brown EA

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the current understanding that atherosclerosis is an inflammatory disorder, markers of the associated systemic inflammatory response have been extensively studied as predictors of cardiovascular disease. Recently the use of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) has been proposed for risk assessment in indiv...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： Rao M,Jaber BL,Balakrishnan VS

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an expanding problem for healthcare systems worldwide. The prevalence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) has increased by 20% since 2000 and stands at 1699 per million people in the USA. ESRD is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular comorbidity, increased...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： Trainor D,Borthwick E,Ferguson A

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dialysis is measured as Kt/V, which scales the dose (Kt) to body water content (V). Scaling dialysis dose to body surface area (S(dub)) has been advocated, but the implications of such rescaling have not been examined. We developed a method of rescaling measured Kt/V to S(dub) and studied the effect of such alternativ...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： Daugirdas JT,Depner TA,Greene T,Kuhlmann MK,Levin NW,Chertow GM,Rocco MV

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For patients who require hemodialysis, beta blockers offer a simultaneous opportunity and challenge in the treatment of cardiovascular disease. Beta blockers are well supported by data from nondialysis populations and directly mitigate the sympathetic overactivity that links chronic kidney disease with cardiovascular ...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： Weir MA,Herzog CA

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tunneled dialysis catheters (TDC) become dysfunctional because of placement problems, infection, thrombosis, and fibrin sheath formation. Occasional patients who are catheter dependant develop frequent catheter dysfunction because of thrombosis or thrombosis associated with fibrin sheath formation. This article attemp...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： Rasmussen RL

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To prevent pyrogenic reactions during hemodialysis, it is recommended that bacteria and endotoxin in dialysate not exceed 100-200 colony forming units (CFU)/ml and 0.25-2 endotoxin units (EU)/ml, respectively. While these limits are adequate to prevent acute pyrogenic reactions, data are accumulating to suggest they m...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： Ward RA

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been substantial growth in the variety of available antidiabetic agents during the last decade and a half. The role of these newer agents in patients with diabetes and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) population, and their relative benefits and risks in this population compared to patients without ESRD are not...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： Boyle SM,Simon B,Kobrin SM

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is a vesiculobullous skin disorder characterized by a defect in heme biosynthesis. Reduced activity of the hepatic enzyme uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase (URO-D) results in accumulation of photosensitive porphyrins; this ultimately leads to the skin fragility and blistering that is charact...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： Ryali ME,Whittier WL

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Numerous designs for tunneled hemodialysis catheter have been developed in an effort to improve catheter function and survival. In this prospective randomized controlled study, 97 patients were randomized into the palindrome catheter group (PC, n = 47) and step-tip catheter group (SC, n = 50). Demographic characterist...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： Hwang HS,Kang SH,Choi SR,Sun IO,Park HS,Kim Y

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Almost 30% of prevalent hemodialysis patients use catheters for vascular access although outcomes are superior with the use of either an arteriovenous fistula or a synthetic graft. Catheter complications are a major cause of morbidity and mortality for hemodialysis patients and increase the burden on the health care s...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： Dwyer A

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is abundant evidence that chronic renal failure (CRF) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) alter drug disposition by affecting protein and tissue binding and reducing systemic clearance of renally cleared drugs. What is not fully appreciated is that CRF can significantly reduce nonrenal clearance and alter the bio...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： Dreisbach AW,Lertora JJ

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anabolic steroids have been used for the treatment of the anemia of chronic renal failure for more than 25 years. Due to concerns over adverse effects, their use historically has been limited to nandrolone decanoate given to men, usually over age 50, who have intact kidneys. The introduction of epoetin alfa in 1989 ha...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： Johnson CA

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most recent randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have found that hemodialysis graft surveillance combined with preemptive correction of stenosis does not prolong graft survival. Nevertheless, such programs may be justified if they reduce other adverse outcomes or decrease the cost of care. This study tested this hypoth...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： Dossabhoy NR,Ram SJ,Nassar R,Work J,Eason JM,Paulson WD

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The patency of the vascular access (VA) is a fight for the attending nephrologist. A retrospective observational study was conducted to compare the success rate of surgical versus endovascular technique percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) for graft thrombosis treatment. Of 3008 patients, 22.1% patients were di...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： Ponce P,Carvalho T,Messias H,Neves F,Lisbon VAC Interventional Nephrology Team.

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vancomycin, a glycopeptide antibiotic, has remained a popular antimicrobial agent throughout the past five decades, and is often included in empiric antibiotic regimens. With gram-positive coverage, it has found a niche in the treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Although vancomycin has been in ex...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： Pallotta KE,Manley HJ

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dialysate leakage represents a major noninfectious complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD). An exit-site leak refers to the appearance of any moisture around the PD catheter identified as dialysate; however, the spectrum of dialysate leaks also includes any dialysate loss from the peritoneal cavity other than via the...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： Leblanc M,Ouimet D,Pichette V

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of many electrolyte disturbances in the ICU can be prevented by attention to the use of intravenous fluids and nutrition. Hyponatremia is a relative contraindication to the use of hypotonic intravenous fluids and hypernatremia calls for the administration of water. Formulae have been devised to guide t...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： Sedlacek M,Schoolwerth AC,Remillard BD

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) nonmaturation is currently a significant clinical problem; however, the mechanisms responsible for this have remained unanswered. Previous work by our group and others has suggested that anatomical configuration and the corresponding hemodynamic endpoints could have an important role in AVF...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： Rajabi-Jagahrgh E,Krishnamoorthy MK,Roy-Chaudhury P,Succop P,Wang Y,Choe A,Banerjee RK

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coping with the transition from end-stage kidney disease to dialysis can be challenging for patients and their care partners. Introducing incident dialysis patients to incremental forms of dialysis is associated with better quality of life and reduced cost. Incremental hemodialysis (HD) has generated significant inter...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： Auguste BL,Bargman JM

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients on hemodialysis are physically inactive. Less than 50% of hemodialysis patients undertake exercise once a week and such patients have increased mortality compared to patients who undertake regular exercise. The reasons for physical inactivity and reduced functional capacity are complex and inter-related, with...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： Graham-Brown MPM,Jardine MJ,Burton JO

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is clear evidence that survival rates following transplantation far exceed those for remaining on dialysis, regardless of body size measured by body mass index (BMI). Studies over the past 15 years also suggest little to no difference in long-term outcomes, including graft survival and mortality, irrespective of...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： MacLaughlin HL,Campbell KL

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Although numerous modifiable risk factors in the pathogenesis of CVD and its associated mortality have been identified, dyslipidemia remains to be a key focus for therapy. In this regard, significant progress has been made in reducing ...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： Moradi H,Streja E,Vaziri ND

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a markedly underutilized modality for permanent renal replacement therapy in the United States owing to a low rate of patient referral and high rate of patient dropout or transfer to hemodialysis. One cause for patient loss from PD is problematic PD catheters that often are removed rather t...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： Asif A,Gadalean F,Vieira CF,Hogan R,Leon C,Merrill D,Ellis R,Amador A,Broche O,Bush B,Contreras G,Pennell P

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Protein-energy wasting (PEW) is common in hemodialysis patients and is linked with a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Regarding importance of nutrition in these patients, a recent study was administered to evaluate the nutritional status of hemodialysis patients. MATERIALS:In this cross-sectional stu...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： Akhlaghi Z,Sharifipour F,Nematy M,Safarian M,Malekahmadi M,Barkhidarian B,Norouzy A

更新日期：2020-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：:National Kidney Foundation Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (NKF KDOQI) guidelines recommend Doppler ultrasound (DU) for surveillance of vascular access (VA), but trials have not been unanimous about its benefit on VA patency. The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of DU for patency, as well as t...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： Guedes Marques M,Ibeas J,Botelho C,Maia P,Ponce P

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyperkalemia is common in patients with end-stage renal disease, and may result in serious electrocardiographic abnormalities. Dialysis is the definitive treatment of hyperkalemia in these patients. Intravenous calcium is used to stabilize the myocardium. Intravenous insulin and nebulized albuterol lower serum potassi...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： Putcha N,Allon M

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A hemodialysis access may lead to cardiac overload (CO) or hand ischemia [hemodialysis access induced distal ischemia (HAIDI). Surgical banding restricts access flow and promotes distal perfusion. Aim of the study was to investigate short- and long-term clinical success of banding in these patient groups. After evalua...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： van Hoek F,Scheltinga M,Luirink M,Pasmans H,Beerenhout C

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In performing percutaneous renal biopsy (PRB) of native kidneys, an increasing use of 16-gauge automated biopsy needles has been observed. We compare the adequacy and safety of PRBs in adults performed with a 14-gauge (n = 82) vs. 16-gauge (n = 55) automated needle using real-time ultrasound (US) from 1/2010 to 12/201...

journal_title：Seminars in dialysis

authors： Chunduri S,Whittier WL,Korbet SM

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00