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Asia Pacific Allergy ; (4): 285-288, 2013.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-749957

ABSTRACT

Heparin has been widely used for intradialytic anticoagulation since the 1940s. Heparin induced anaphylaxis can be life threatening, mandating early recognition and intervention. However, due to its relative rarity many physicians remain unaware. We report the case of a 70-year-old woman requiring dialysis, who developed recurrent anaphylaxis to intradialytic heparin. We describe a systematic approach to confirm the suspected heparin allergy, which must include an evaluation of predisposing factors, the dialysis equipment and concomitant medications. Further workup for safe alternatives employing skin prick and intradermal tests, as well as provocation tests are discussed.


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Aged , Female , Humans , Anaphylaxis , Causality , Dialysis , Drug Hypersensitivity , Heparin , Hypersensitivity , Intradermal Tests , Skin , Skin Tests
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Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore ; : 482-488, 2010.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-234113

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The mortality and morbidity of end-stage renal failure patients undergoing conventional thrice weekly in-centre haemodialysis remain alarmingly high despite continuing advances in haemodialysis technologies and improvements in clinical care. Home haemodialysis continues to be under-utilised in many parts of the world despite the reported benefits. Alternative haemodialysis regimens including longer and/or more frequent dialysis (e.g. nocturnal haemodialysis and short daily haemodialysis), haemodiafiltration and the use of high flux dialysers have become more widespread in recent years as nephrologists struggle to improve the dismal survival figures. Whilst most of the encouraging data have come from observational studies, many randomised controlled trials which will provide more robust data are already underway. This review aims to provide a concise update of the recent and novel trends in haemodialysis.


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Humans , Kidney Failure, Chronic , Therapeutics , Renal Dialysis
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