Register
Community
Overview
Experts
Editors
Fellows
Code of conduct
AI Guidelines for Physicians
Company
About Us
FAQs
Privacy Policy
Terms of Use
Careers
Programs
News
News Releases
Press Coverage
Publications
Blog
Contact Us
Sign in
Please select the option that best describes you:
Topics:
Nephrology
•
End stage kidney disease
Do you prefer peritoneal dialysis catheter and transfer set care to include soaking in antiseptic, applying alcohol wipes, or washing with soap and water?
Related Questions
What is your approach to intensifying the hemodialysis prescription for patients found to have dialysis-related amyloidosis?
Do you take any special considerations for a patient with ESKD who has an ileostomy/colostomy and wishes to start peritoneal dialysis?
Do you recommend daily topical exit site antibiotic use for patients with a peritoneal dialysis catheter that is only currently being accessed for once weekly flushes?
Is there a role for vadadustat in addition to an ESA in ESKD patients who are hyporesponsive to ESA’s alone?
What is your preferred method for latent tuberculosis screening prior to outpatient hemodialysis initiation for a patient with new dialysis requirements?
How do you approach a patient request to decrease hemodialysis time when Kt/V values are above target but serum phosphorus remains poorly controlled?
How often do you recommend basic metabolic panel checks in a hospitalized ESKD patient on thrice weekly hemodialysis and for whom hyperkalemia is not of major concern?
What is your approach to exit-site prophylaxis in patients receiving peritoneal dialysis who are unable to tolerate gentamicin or mupirocin due to allergic reactions?
Would you recommend desmopressin for a patient with ESKD receiving thrice weekly hemodialysis who is hospitalized for a persistent gastrointestinal bleed not amenable to usual interventional treatment strategies?
Do you make any dose adjustments for patients with ESKD who are on apixaban and do not otherwise meet criteria for reduced dosing?
