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Surgical Techniques for Catheter Placement and 5/6 Nephrectomy in Murine Models of Peritoneal Dialysis
Published on: July 19, 2018
[Management of Dialysis Patients During Unpredictable Catastrophic Events]
Lorenzo D'Elia1, Deborah Di Vico1, Luciano Cencioni2
1UOC Nefrologia e Dialisi Ospedale "Leopoldo Delfino Parodi" Asl Roma 5 Colleferro (RM).
Abstract:
Natural emergencies represent unpredictable events which, due to their intensity, can determine multiple effects on the healthcare system with increased pressure on the hospital network. The purpose of this article is to focus attention on dialysis patients and provide a quick overview of the possible complications that can occur following emergency events, also suggesting a working scheme to deal with them in the nephrology field. Both the preventive and operational procedures to be implemented to ensure the safety of patients undergoing dialysis treatment will therefore be discussed, focusing on the need to set up a working group to make the territorial response homogeneous.
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