Pre-Procedure Desmopressin Acetate to Reduce Bleeding in Renal Failure: Does It Really Work?

BACKGROUND: Desmopressin (DDAVP) is often used prior to procedures to minimize bleeding in patients with renal failure; however, there is little evidence to support this practice. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the practice of administration of DDAVP prior to procedures within our division and to determine the number of bleeding episodes for patients who received DDAVP compared to those who did not. METHODS: Hospital records of …