The unwell patient on haemodialysis: what you need to know on an acute medical take

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2009 Oct;70(10):M152-5. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2009.70.Sup10.44640.

Abstract

In the UK, approximately 300 people per million population require maintenance haemodialysis for end-stage renal failure.

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Emergency Treatment
  • Health Status*
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / complications
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy*
  • Referral and Consultation
  • Renal Dialysis*
  • Water-Electrolyte Imbalance / therapy