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Good practices recommendations from the Brazilian Society of Nephrology to Peritoneal Dialysis Services related to the new coronavirus (Covid-19) epidemic

J. bras. nefrol; 42 (2,supl.1), 2020
ABSTRACT Considering the new coronavirus epidemic (Covid-19), the Brazilian Society of Nephrology, represented by the Peritoneal Steering Committee, in agreement with the and the Dialysis Department, developed a series of recommendations for good clinical practices for peritoneal dialysis (PD) clinics, t...

Position statement from the Brazilian Society of Nephrology regarding chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine drug dose adjustment according to renal function

J. bras. nefrol; 42 (2,supl.1), 2020
ABSTRACT Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine have shown promising preliminary results and have been discussed as therapeutic options for patients with Covid-19. Despite the lack of robust evidence demonstrating the benefits and justifying the use of one of these drugs, the final decision is the responsibi...

Position paper of the department of hypertension of the brazilian society of nephrology: use of renin-angiotensin system blockers during the course of covid-19 infection

J. bras. nefrol; 42 (2,supl.1), 2020
ABSTRACT This position statement of the Department of Hypertension of the Brazilian Society of Nephrology (SBN) addresses the controversy surrounding the use or suspension/replacement of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system blockers (particularly inhibitors of the angiotensin-converting enzyme or ang...

Palliative renal care and the covid-19 pandemic

J. bras. nefrol; 42 (2,supl.1), 2020
ABSTRACT Introduction Palliative care is an approach aimed at relieving suffering, controlling symptoms and seeking to improve quality of life. It must be offered in conjunction with standard treatment for any disease that threatens the continuation of life, such as a Covid-19 infection. Discussion T...

Recommendations from the Brazilian Society of Nephrology for approaching Covid-19 Diagnostic Testing in Dialysis Units

J. bras. nefrol; 42 (2,supl.1), 2020
ABSTRACT The Covid-19 pandemic brought several challenges to the healthcare system: diagnosis, treatment and measures to prevent the spread of the disease. With the greater availability and variety of diagnostic tests, it is essential to properly interpret them. This paper intends to help dialysis units ...

The brazilian society of nephrology and the covid-19 pandemic

J. bras. nefrol; 42 (2,supl.1), 2020

Recommendations from the Brazilian Society of Nephrology regarding the use of cloth face coverings, by chronic kidney patients in dialysis, during the new coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19)

J. bras. nefrol; 42 (2,supl.1), 2020
ABSTRACT These recommendations were created after the publication of informative note 3/2020- CGGAP/DESF/SAPS/MS, of April 4, 2020, in which the Brazilian Ministry of Health recommended the use of a cloth mask by the population, in public places. Taking into account the necessary prioritization of the pr...

Covid-19 (sars-cov-2 infection) information for patients with predialytic chronic kidney disease

J. bras. nefrol; 42 (2,supl.1), 2020
ABSTRACT Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease are among those individuals at increased risk for developing more serious forms of Covid-19. This increased risk starts in the pre-dialysis phase of the disease. Providing useful information for these patients, in language that facilitates the understanding o...

Recommendations of the brazilian society of nephrology regarding pediatric patients on renal replacement therapy during the covid-19 pandemic

J. bras. nefrol; 42 (2,supl.1), 2020
ABSTRACT Introduction The impact of the new coronavirus (SARS-COV-2) and its worldwide clinical manifestations (COVID-19) imposed specific regional recommendations for populations in need of specialized care, such as children and adolescents with kidney diseases, particularly in renal replacement thera...

COMDORA-SBN recommendations for patients with rare kidney diseases in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic

J. bras. nefrol; 42 (2,supl.1), 2020
ABSTRACT During the Covid-19 pandemic, the issue is how to maintain adequate care for people with other diseases. In this document, the SBN Rare Diseases Committee (COMDORA) gives some guidelines on the care of patients with rare kidney diseases. These patients should follow the recommendations for the g...