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28-10-2024 | Chronic Kidney Disease | Review

Monitoring and maintaining quality in the paediatric haemodialysis unit

Authors: Susan Uthup, Satish Balan, Valentine Lobo

Published in: Pediatric Nephrology

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Abstract

Chronic kidney disease in children is being increasingly recognised and reported worldwide, and the focus of paediatric dialysis planning has changed from acute care alone to encompass chronic care. In many parts of the world, haemodialysis for children is performed in adult units and is based on standards established for adults. This review proposes standards for paediatric haemodialysis, incorporating special requirements for children while simultaneously drawing from the adult experience. We discuss the optimum requirements, including space utilisation, equipment needed, water treatment facilities, disposables, safety standards, staffing needs, monitoring and maintenance, infection prevention, waste disposal and quality indicators. We also review recent advancements in the field that should be incorporated into future dialysis units and the steps required for achieving carbon neutrality and protecting the environment.

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Metadata
Title
Monitoring and maintaining quality in the paediatric haemodialysis unit
Authors
Susan Uthup
Satish Balan
Valentine Lobo
Publication date
28-10-2024
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Pediatric Nephrology
Print ISSN: 0931-041X
Electronic ISSN: 1432-198X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00467-024-06559-3

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