Critical Coronavirus Disease 2019 in a Hemodialysis Patient: A Proposed Clinical Management Strategy

We report our experience in treating the first case of COVID-19 in a HD patient in Singapore who had a severe clinical course including acute respiratory distress syndrome and propose a clinical management strategy. We propose a clinical workflow in managing such patients based on available evidence from literature review. We also highlight the importance of early recognition and intervention for disease control, dialysis support in an acute hospital isolation facility, deisolation protocol, and discharge planning due to prolonged viral shedding. The case highlights important points specific to a HD patient with a COVID-19 diagnosis, tailored interventions for each stage of the disease, and deisolation considerations in the recovery phase.Case Rep Nephrol Dial 2020;10:86 –94
Source: Case Reports in Nephrology and Dialysis - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research