Characteristics and factors associated with nosocomial pneumonia among patients undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT): A case –control study

Chronic diseases limit daily activity and reduce health-related quality of life. End-stage renal disease (ESRD) and uremia result from untreated chronic kidney disease (CKD). The prevalence of CKD and ESRD has increased over the past several years (Okpechi et al., 2013). Renal replacement therapy is necessary for survival in patients with ESRD and includes hemodialysis (HD), peritoneal dialysis (PD), and renal transplantation. However, peritonitis is a common complication of PD, and renal allograft rejection is also common (Lafrance et al., 2012; Briggs 2001).
Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tags: Perspective Source Type: research