Initiation of maintenance hemodialysis through central venous catheters: study of patients' perceptions based on a structured questionnaire

Initiation of maintenance hemodialysis through central venous catheters: study of patients' perceptions based on a structured questionnaire

Abstract Background Despite well-publicized suggestions to utilize arteriovenous fistulae and grafts to initiate hemodialysis, too many patients in the United States start dialysis via central venous catheters despite their well-known association with increased morbidity, mortality, and cost. Method...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Tanya T. Tang, Murray L. Levin, Shubhada N. Ahya, Khaled Boobes, Muhammad H. Hasan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Hemodialysis
Tunneled catheters
Surgical referrals
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12882-019-1422-y

Internet

http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12882-019-1422-y

Similar Items