Journal Watch - Nocturnal Home HD
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First European Patients Using Nocturnal Home HD with Low-flow Dialysate
A retrospective analysis looked at 21 patients using low-flow dialysate for nocturnal home HD and followed for a minimum of 12 months. Participants had a mean dialysis duration of 28 hours per week; most used alternate nights and 50-60 L of dialysate per session. Use of phosphate binders and blood pressure medications was significantly reduced, and no patient safety events were reported.
Read the abstract » | (added 2020-01-09)
Tags: Low flow Dialysate, Nocturnal Home HD, Phosphate Binders, Blood Pressure Medication
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Nocturnal Home HD in Australia: a 17-year Summary
A retrospective analysis of all 109 nocturnal home HD (NHHD) patients at the Barwon Health clinic in Geelong looked at technique failure (transfer to in-center HD or PD for 60+ days, or death). Of the 112 periods of NHHD, 33 patients (30%) had technique failure after 5.2+3.6 years or died after 4.7+3.8 years. Median technique survival for the full sample was 7.8 years and median patient survival was 14.6 years.
Read the abstract » | (added 2018-11-11)
Tags: Nocturnal Home HD, Patient Survival, Positive Outcomes, Technique Survival