Methods. In order to review the phenomenon of RRT termination in all patients treated in Newcastle upon Tyne between 1964 and 1993 a retrospective study of clinical case notes was undertaken. In all RRT patients sex, age at start of RRT, renal diagnosis and history of RRT were recorded. In addition, mortality data and marital and residential status were recorded in all patients who died, and Karnofsky index, bodyweight, complications, history of bereavement, place of death, overall survival, survival after withdrawal of treatment, other medical problems, higher mental function and surgical history in all patients stopping treatment.
Background. Termination of renal replacement therapy (RRT) is common in North America and Australia but is considered to be rare in Europe.
Withdrawal of renal replacement therapy in Newcastle upon Tyne: 1964-1993
Marino C;
1996
Abstract
Background. Termination of renal replacement therapy (RRT) is common in North America and Australia but is considered to be rare in Europe.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
