Journal article
The Frequency of Routine Blood Sampling and Patient Outcomes Among Maintenance Hemodialysis Recipients
Abstract
RATIONALE & OBJECTIVE: Surveillance blood work is routinely performed in maintenance hemodialysis (HD) recipients. Although more frequent blood testing may confer better outcomes, there is little evidence to support any particular monitoring interval.
STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective population-based cohort study.
Authors
Thomas A; Silver SA; Perl J; Freeman M; Slater JJ; Nash DM; Vinegar M; McArthur E; Garg AX; Harel Z
Journal
American Journal of Kidney Diseases, Vol. 75, No. 4, pp. 471–479
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
April 2020
DOI
10.1053/j.ajkd.2019.08.016
ISSN
0272-6386