Rate of bacteremia in the hemodialysis patient presenting to the emergency department with fever: a retrospective chart review

ConclusionHD patients presenting to the ED with fever have high rates of bacteremia, with a significantly higher rate in patients using dialysis catheters or those with a history of bacteremia. Other clinical data available in the ED is minimally useful in predicting bacteremia.
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research