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Aim: The prognosis for HIV patients needing acute dialysis is uncertain. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical presentation, renal diagnoses and outcomes of HIV patients who underwent acute haemodialysis at Groote Schuur Hospital in the period 2002–2007.
Methods: A retrospective review of case records of HIV patients who underwent acute haemodialysis was conducted.
Results: One hundred...
Patients with end‐stage kidney disease have significantly increased morbidity and mortality. While greater attention has been focused on advanced care planning, end‐of‐life decisions, conservative therapy and withdrawal from dialysis these must be supported by adequate palliative care incorporating symptom control. With the increase in the elderly, with their inherent comorbidities, accepted onto...
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