Changes in hemodialysis catheter management after introduction of the end-stage renal disease prospective payment system.

Nicholas S RoetkerHaifeng GuoMarquita R Decker-PalmerYi PengJames B Wetmore

Published in: BMC nephrology (2021)

After PPS implementation, thrombolytic use decreased and thrombus/fibrin sheath removal increased. The increasing trend in delayed HD treatment appeared to slow after PPS implementation, but delayed sessions continued to increase year over year for unclear reasons.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
primary care
healthcare
quality improvement
pulmonary embolism
acute ischemic stroke