Kidney Replacement Therapy
Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 Edition
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Refer to the current National Department of Health Guidelines for renal dialysis.
PATIENT SELECTION
The final decision for selection of patients for kidney replacement therapy should be made by a multidisciplinary team using standardised selection criteria.
The ideal patient for kidney replacement therapy has uncomplicated CKD stage 5 (ESKD) and must be a suitable candidate for kidney transplantation.
Individual nephrology units have their own eligibility criteria and these may include:
- presence of systemic illnesses
- age
- BMI, and
- psychosocial factors.
Obtain these guidelines from the referral centre.
Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Adult Hospital Level, 2020-2024_Version 1.0_17 October 2024
Chapter 7 Nephrology/Urological Disorders_7.1 Nephrology Disorders_7.1.5 Renal Replacement Therapy