Management of Pediatric Dialysis and Kidney Transplant Patients After Natural or Man-Made Disasters

• 2023

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• Lale Sever; Gülseren Pehlivan; Nur Canpolat; Seha Saygılı; Ayşe Ağbaş; Ebru Demirgan
PMID: 36194369DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007%2Fs00467-022-05734-8

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This review article discusses how natural or man-made disasters can affect children on kidney replacement therapy, like dialysis or transplants. It explains the challenges these kids face during disasters, such as lack of medical supplies and increased risk of infections. The text suggests ways to prepare for and manage these situations before, during, and after a disaster. It highlights the importance of training staff and families to handle emergencies. The need for local, national, and international support is emphasized to help protect vulnerable children in such critical times.

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Focus Areas: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather; Violence

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Disasters; Kidney Failure, Chronic; Kidney Transplantation; Natural Disasters; Nephrology; Pediatrics; Peritoneal Dialysis; Renal Replacement Therapy; Renal Dialysis

Institutions: Istanbul University

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