Examining factors associated with catheter-defined unplanned dialysis initiation: a UK Renal Registry analysis
ABSTRACT Background In the UK, nearly half of patients with end stage kidney disease (ESKD) who initiate dialysis do so in an unplanned manner. A reduced quality of life, increased number of hospitalisations, and higher rates of mortality are just a few of the consequences of unplanned dialysis initiation (UDI). Our st...