Prevalence, pattern and risk factors for acute post-dialysis complications in sub-Saharan Africa: Experience from a single centre in north-central Nigeria
Abstract:Background: Haemodialysis is a live-saving process for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) that has saved millions of lives. Main problem: Like other interventional therapies, different complications are associated with it. We evaluated the prevalence, pattern and risk factors for post-dialysis complications in a centre in Nigeria, sub-Saharan Africa.Methods: A prospective cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted from 1st November to 31st December, 2021 at the dialysis unit of Zenith Medical and … Show more
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