Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Special Considerations for Patients on Home Dialysis

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Infectious Diseases (CDC OID). Published: 4/16/2020. This web page provides guidance on risk and patient management for patients on home dialysis during the COVID-19 pandemic. Facilities should ensure that home dialysis patients have all the supplies they need to continue their dialysis treatments and should work with suppliers to understand if shortages are anticipated in items such as peritoneal dialysis fluid. (Text)
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