title: Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome: rapid recognition and rapid intervention decrease the risk of mortality--a case study.
abstract: Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome is a potentially fatal complication of hemodialysis that is often undetected and under-reported. Early recognition and intervention are essential to prevent the potential deadly effects of this disorder and improve outcomes for patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis. Using a case study, this article discusses the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, prevention, and management of dialysis disequilibrium syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiological and Technological Nursing, Georgia-Regents University, Augusta, GA, USA. swright3@aua.edu
authors.forename: Stephanie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wright
authors.forename: Jeanette
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Merriweather
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000401:mortality / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects*