| Theme | Problems Involved with Dialysis Therapy in the Elderly Medicine | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Role of clinical engineers in dialysis for elderly patients | |
| Publish Date | 2012/01 | |
| Author | Shoichi Hanamoto | Department of Clinical Engineering, Maeda Institute of Renal Research |
| Author | Tadayuki Kawasaki | Department of Clinical Engineering, Maeda Institute of Renal Research |
| [ Summary ] | The aging of the chronic dialysis patient population has increased yearly. Targets for treatment of the elderly must be set, because 57.1 % of the chronic dialysis population is presently over 65 years old. Elderly patients may experience various complications even if they are asymptomatic. Therefore, close observation is required. Settings for dialysis treatment, including management of dialysis devices, use of ultra pure dialysates, and other treatment factors are discussed with particular emphasis on care for elderly patients. | |