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Measurement of Tissue Oxygenation Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis
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Nocturnal hemodialysis.

D Ranganathan1, G T John

  • 1Department of Renal Medicine, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, Queensland, Australia.

Indian Journal of Nephrology
|January 18, 2013
PubMed
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Nocturnal hemodialysis improves toxin clearance, patient survival, and quality of life compared to conventional hemodialysis. However, challenges like patient acceptance and infrastructure issues need consideration, especially in regions like India.

Keywords:
AustraliaIndianocturnal hemodialysis

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Measurement of Tissue Oxygenation Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis
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Published on: October 2, 2020

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Dialysis Therapy

Background:

  • Conventional hemodialysis is associated with high hospitalization rates and reduced quality of life.
  • Longer hemodialysis sessions, including short daily and nocturnal hemodialysis, are being explored globally.
  • Nocturnal hemodialysis shows promise in enhancing patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the advantages and disadvantages of nocturnal hemodialysis.
  • To assess the applicability of nocturnal dialysis in the Indian context.
  • To address specific challenges faced by Indian renal physicians.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on nocturnal hemodialysis.
  • Analysis of patient acceptance, vascular access complications, and costs.
  • Examination of applicability in India considering cultural, economic, and infrastructural factors.

Main Results:

  • Nocturnal hemodialysis is more effective in clearing small, middle, and large molecule toxins.
  • Evidence suggests improved patient survival and quality of life with nocturnal dialysis.
  • Potential drawbacks include patient acceptance, vascular access issues, and increased costs.

Conclusions:

  • Nocturnal hemodialysis offers significant benefits over conventional hemodialysis.
  • Implementation in India requires addressing cultural, economic, power supply, and water quality barriers.
  • Further research is needed to optimize nocturnal dialysis protocols for diverse settings.