Maybe the time is finally right for incremental PD
People who start dialysis tend to have at least some residual kidney function. So, why do we treat them as if the don’t? In light of the recent shortage of PD solution, long-time incremental PD advocate Tom Golper MD believes it makes sense to start PD gradually and build up as needed. (Note: This approach might have helped my neighbor’s dad keep doing PD, too.)
Read the full article » | Posted 12-09-2014
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