Managing Anaphylaxis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments in the InCenter and Home Dialysis Settings

Patients in outpatient dialysis settings, including InCenter and Home Therapies, have the potential to experience hypersensitivity reactions from multiple sources, such as dialyzer membranes, other products unique to dialysis, and new medications. Awareness of co-factors, frequently present in the end stage kidney disease population, is crucial in managing reactions effectively. Dialysis staff must act quickly to identify anaphylaxis. This article provides clinicians with the critical information required to prevent and mitigate life-threatening emergencies, including symptom identification and prompt treatment.