Intradialytic hypotension prevention and management knowledge and practices: Results from a survey of Australian and New Zealand nephrology nurses
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posted on 2024-06-03, 19:53authored byP Bennett, W Bradshaw, C Ockerby
Intradialytic hypotension (IDH) remains the most frequent serious side effect of hemodialysis, increasing morbidity in patients on hemodialysis. Nephrology nurses have a critical role in the prevention and management of IDH. The aim of this study was to investigate nephrology nurse knowledge and practice habits in the prevention and management of IDH. This was an explorative cross-sectional design, web-based survey of Australian and New Zealand nephrology nurses (n = 173). IDH definitions, blood pressure
interpretation, and IDH interventions were inconsistent and not always evidencebased.
Demographic characteristics had little impact on the variation in responses. A universal definition for IDH may improve early recognition of the problem. Formal guidelines in considering individualized interventional strategies for asymptomaticepisodes prior symptomatic IDH occurrence may improve outcomes for patients on hemodialysis.
History
Journal
Nephrology nursing journal
Volume
42
Pagination
155-166
Location
Pitman, NJ
eISSN
1526-744X
Language
eng
Publication classification
C Journal article, C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal