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EARLY ATTEMPTS AT REHABILITATION OF TERMINAL UREMIC PATIENTS BY PERIODIC HEMODIALYSIS
Author(s) -
Rae A. I.,
Pomeroy J.,
Rosen S. M.,
Silva H.,
Shaldon Stanley
Publication year - 1965
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1965.tb09608.x
Subject(s) - hemodialysis , wasting , rehabilitation , medicine , terminal (telecommunication) , peripheral neuropathy , intensive care medicine , physical therapy , endocrinology , diabetes mellitus , telecommunications , computer science
SUMMARY Early experiences with periodic hemodialysis in four patients with terminal renal failure are reported. Initial improvement was followed by mental deterioration, wasting and peripheral neuropathy. These poor results were attributed to inadequate hæmodialysis. Hypertension could not be controlled by hypotensive drugs alone. Prolonged rehabilitation can be achieved only by twice‐weekly hæmodialyses with rigid sodium and water restriction and a reduced protein intake.