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Prurido no paciente em hemodiálise: associação com ingestão de fósforo e nível sérico de cálcio

Rev. gaúch. enferm; 39 (), 2018
Resumo OBJETIVO Analisar a associação entre a ocorrência do prurido e a adesão à dieta prescrita, indicadores bioquímicos da função renal e a qualidade da hemodiálise, em pacientes renais crônicos. MÉTODO Estudo transversal, realizado em uma clínica de diálise no Nordeste do Brasil, com 20...

A study of pulmonary function in end-stage renal disease patients on hemodialysis: a cross-sectional study

Säo Paulo med. j; 135 (6), 2017
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The aim here was to study acute effects of hemodialysis among end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. DESIGN AND SETTING: Prospective study in tertiary-level care center. METHODS: Fifty ESRD patients undergoing hemodialysis were studied. Spirometric pulmonary function tests we...

EPIC Trial: education programme impact on serum phosphorous control in CKD 5D patients on hemodialysis

J. bras. nefrol; 39 (4), 2017
Abstract Introduction: In stage 5D chronic kidney disease (CKD 5D) patients, the encouragement of treatment adherence by health professionals is a significant clinical challenge. Objectives: This study evaluates the impact of a nutritional education programme on hyperphosphatemia, utilizing the transth...

Muscle thickness of the pectoralis major and rectus abdominis and level of physical activity in chronic hemodialysis patients

J. bras. nefrol; 39 (4), 2017
Abstract Introduction: Patients on chronic hemodialysis tend to lose lean body mass and have sedentary behavior. Objective: To compare the level of physical activity and the morphology of the muscles pectoralis major and rectus abdominis of patients on hemodialysis with healthy subjects. Methods: We s...

Variables associated with lung congestion as assessed by chest ultrasound in diabetics undergoing hemodialysis

J. bras. nefrol; 39 (4), 2017
Abstract Introduction: Ultrasound is an emerging method for assessing lung congestion but is still seldom used. Lung congestion is an important risk of cardiac events and death in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients on hemodialysis (HD). Objective: We investigated possible variables associated with...

Peritoneal dialysis as the first dialysis treatment option initially unplanned

J. bras. nefrol; 39 (4), 2017
Abstract Most patients with stage 5 CKD start RRT of unplanned manner. Unplanned dialysis, also known as urgent start, may be defined as hemodialysis (HD) started without permanent vascular access, i.e., using a central venous catheter (CVC), or as peritoneal dialysis (PD) started within seven days after...

Are the effects of hemodialysis on ocular parameters similar during and after a hemodialysis session?

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 80 (5), 2017
ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the changes in several ocular parameters, including choroidal thickness, during and after hemodialysis. Methods: Twenty-seven eyes of 27 patients with chronic renal failure undergoing hemodialysis were included. The patients underwent an ophthalmic examination, including i...

Hemorragia retroperitoneal espontánea Reporte de caso y revisión de la literatura

Prensa méd. argent; 103 (7), 2017
Reportamos el caso de un hombre de 74 años de edad padeciendo una enfermedad renal terminal, actualmente en terapia de reemplazo crónica, tomando warfarina en dosis regulares, quien presentó síntomas de debilidad y dolor agudo en el flanco derecho durante una sesión de diálisis. Fue enviado al Depa...

Beneficial effects of intradialytic cardiopulmonary rehabilitation

J. bras. nefrol; 39 (3), 2017
Abstract Introduction: Patients on hemodialysis (HD) present high mortality from cardiovascular complications and high morbidity, including decreasing functional capacity and quality of life. Objective: To analyze clinical and laboratory responses of patients in HD to intradialytic cardiopulmonary reha...

Monitoring of post-vaccination anti-HBs titles vaccine in children and adolescents in the pre-dialysis of chronic kidney disease

J. bras. nefrol; 39 (3), 2017
Abstract Introduction: Bacterial or viral diseases are one of the major causes of death in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). These patients show a quantitative reduction of levels of antibodies over time. Among the infectious diseases that affect CKD patients, stands out hepatitis B (HB). Immu...