Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association
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Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. · Aug 2011
Continuous infusion of a standard combination solution in the management of hyperkalemia.
Hyperkalemia, due to its effect on cardiac conductivity, is a potentially life-threatening electrolyte abnormality. Multiple therapeutic agents may be used alone or in combination for its prompt management. ⋯ The results of our study demonstrated that HyperK-Cocktail is a safe and effective combination therapy for children with hyperkalemia.
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Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. · Aug 2011
Dialysis practice and patient outcome in the aftermath of the earthquake at L'Aquila, Italy, April 2009.
In the aftermath of large natural and manmade disasters, the need for continuing maintenance haemodialysis (HD) in end-stage renal disease patients of the disaster area and care including dialysis for patients suffering from acute kidney injury (AKI) due to crush syndrome are the two most important nephrological problems. ⋯ Each earthquake is different and may pose issues that will require unanticipated response efforts. Advance planning and rescue coordination, flexibility and creativity in the emergency situation, as well as the hard work and dedication of the entire dialysis care community, contributed to the remarkably positive outcome of dialysis-needing patients in the aftermath of the Aquila earthquake.