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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 renal replacement therapy should be made by a multidisciplinary team using standardised selection criteria.
The ideal patient for renal replacement therapy has uncomplicated CKD stage 5 (ESRD), and is a suitable candidate for renal transplantation.
Individual renal units have their own criteria for acceptance and these may include:
- presence of systemic illnesses,
- age,
- BMI, and
- psychosocial factors.
Obtain these guidelines from the referral centre.