Risk factors for in-Hospital mortality in patients starting hemodialysis
Conclusions Incident hemodialysis patients had high in-hospital mortality. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, infections such as pneumonia, and the use of inotropes and ventilators were strong risk factors for in-hospital mortality. However, elective hemodialysis for chronic kidney disease was associated with survival.
Source: Kidney Research and Clinical Practice - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
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