Category Archives: Clinical Care
5 Ways to Address Rising Central Venous Catheter Rates as a Medical Director
Historically, in-center dialysis facilities in the U.S. have had declining rates of prevalent central venous catheter (CVC) utilization. This positive trend directly impacts patient health,…
Continue Reading »Video: Promoting the Right Dialysis Therapy at the Right Time
It is important to recognize that patients with end stage renal disease are individuals, and that they are choosing the dialysis modality that best…
Continue Reading »5 Efforts to Increase Patient Access to Peritoneal Dialysis
Appropriate patients treated with peritoneal dialysis (PD) have the potential to achieve lower rates of hospitalization and mortality, higher quality of life and lower costs…
Continue Reading »Video: Peritoneal Dialysis: Myths about Patient Ineligibility and Contraindications
Many nephrologists feel apprehensive with recommending peritoneal dialysis (PD) to patient populations with certain conditions—such as diabetes or obesity—that are not always absolute contraindications to…
Continue Reading »Video: Top Reasons to Start Clinically-Appropriate New Patients on Peritoneal Dialysis
Peritoneal dialysis as an initial and ongoing therapy can provide many benefits for patients with end stage renal disease. Watch this video, in which Martin…
Continue Reading »First 90 to 120 Days on Dialysis: Importance of an Orientation
Patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) can experience many challenges during the first 90 to 120 days on dialysis. There are many critical touchpoints…
Continue Reading »Pain in Dialysis Patients: Prevalence and Impact
For many end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients receiving dialysis, chronic pain is often a persistent factor that can profoundly impact their daily lives and…
Continue Reading »Metabolic Acidosis: Nutritional Management Suggests Multiple Benefits for CKD Patients
Contemporary treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) involves a holistic approach that recognizes nutrition as a powerful tool in deterring disease progression, preventing comorbidities and…
Continue Reading »Individualizing Patient Care through Education and Shared Decision Making
Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often slide into default treatments and approaches. For instance, in the United States, they often start with in-center hemodialysis…
Continue Reading »Potential Benefits of Transitional Care Programs for the Initial Days of Dialysis
During the first 90 days of dialysis, kidney patients often experience fear, confusion and a heightened vulnerability to health challenges—such as unplanned dialysis initiation, access…
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