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Home haemodialysis.

Daljit K Hothi1, Lynsey Stronach, Elizabeth Harvey

  • 1Nephrology Department, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children Foundation Trust, Great Ormond Street, London, UK. Daljit.Hothi@gosh.nhs.uk

Pediatric Nephrology (Berlin, Germany)
|November 6, 2012
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Hemodialysis (HD) has evolved from an intensive care treatment to a standard of care for end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Current research suggests prolonged or frequent home HD offers the best patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Renal Replacement Therapy

Background:

  • Hemodialysis (HD) initially served as a critical care intervention with poor outcomes.
  • Advances in technology and expertise have established HD as a life-sustaining treatment for pediatric end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
  • The evaluation of HD efficacy has progressed from survival to optimizing patient health and well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution of hemodialysis (HD) for end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
  • To explore current research trends in HD, including treatment modalities and settings.
  • To assess the impact of different HD strategies on patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of the historical development of hemodialysis (HD).
  • Analysis of research exploring convective versus diffusive treatments.
  • Examination of studies comparing HD time, frequency, and location (home vs. in-center).

Main Results:

  • HD has transitioned from intensive care to a standard ESRD treatment.
  • Research is exploring optimal HD strategies, focusing on mimicking renal function and individualizing care.
  • Evidence suggests that prolonged or frequent home-based HD yields superior outcomes compared to shorter, in-center treatments.

Conclusions:

  • Hemodialysis (HD) care has evolved significantly, now emphasizing individualized and optimal patient outcomes.
  • Renewed interest in HD research is refining treatment protocols.
  • Prolonged or frequent home hemodialysis (HD) is increasingly recognized as the most effective approach for managing end-stage renal disease (ESRD).