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Ensuring Patient Safety During the Transition to ESRD
Lee-Ann Wagner1, Jeffrey C Fink1
1Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
Seminars in Nephrology
|April 16, 2017
Summary
Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) face evolving risks throughout their illness. Understanding these dangers helps healthcare providers protect patients as their condition progresses.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Patient Safety
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) presents significant risks to patients, encompassing both disease-specific complications and adverse effects from treatments.
- These risks are not static and vary considerably across the different stages of CKD progression.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the dynamic nature of safety threats in chronic kidney disease.
- To emphasize the importance of provider knowledge in mitigating risks for CKD patients.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on CKD complications and patient safety.
- Analysis of how risks evolve with disease progression.
Main Results:
- Identified a spectrum of complications inherent to CKD.
- Recognized treatment-related adverse events as a significant risk factor.
- Documented the changing risk profile across CKD stages.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare providers must possess comprehensive knowledge of evolving CKD-related risks.
- Proactive and informed care is crucial for safeguarding patients throughout their CKD journey.