Abstract:Background
Calciphylaxis (calcific uremic arteriolopathy) is the ischemic ulceration of the skin caused by the disseminated calcification of the subcutaneous tissue and small arteries as a consequence of hyperparathyroidism in uremic patients.
Purpose
To describe the method of preparation and checking of an injectable solution of 25% sodium thiosulfate for the treatment of intradialytic calciphylaxis in renal patients.
Materials and MethodsSodium thiosulfate is an antioxidant, vasodilator and calcium ch… Show more
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