Incident Dialysis Access in Patients With End-Stage Kidney Disease: What Needs to Be Improved

The initiation of dialysis is a challenging time of transition for patients, families, and their supporters. Patients with exposure to a comprehensive chronic kidney disease clinic may have had education and subsequent decision making regarding dialysis modality and access; however, many patients with or without prior education will require an urgent start to dialysis, requiring quick decisions regarding dialysis modality and access. In many countries, hemodialysis (HD) using a central venous catheter (CVC) is the most common initial renal replacement modality and dialysis access.
Source: Seminars in Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research