The efficacy of managing fluid overload in chronic peritoneal dialysis patients by a structured nurse-led intervention protocol.

Man Ching LawBonnie Ching-Ha KwanJanny Suk-Fun FungKai Ming ChowJack K C NgWing-Fai PangPhyllis Mei-Shan ChengChi Bon Leungnull nullCheuk-Chun Szeto

Published in: BMC nephrology (2019)

The structured nurse-led intervention protocol has a lasting benefit on the volume status of PD patients with extracellular volume overload. BIS screening allows prompt identification of volume overload in asymptomatic patients, and facilitates a focused effort on this high risk group.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
peritoneal dialysis
chronic kidney disease
randomized controlled trial
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
primary care
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
bioinformatics analysis