Recommendations Of The Brazilian Society Of Nephrology Regarding Pediatric Patients On Renal Replacement Therapy During The Covid-19 Pandemic
ABSTRACT Introduction The impact of the new coronavirus (SARS-COV-2) and its worldwide clinical manifestations (COVID-19) imposed specific regional recommendations for populations in need of specialized care, such as children and adolescents with kidney diseases, particularly in renal replacement therapies (RRT). We present the recommendations of the Brazilian Society of Nephrology regarding the treatment of pediatric patients with kidney diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods Articles and documents from medical societies and government agencies on specific recommendations for children on RRT in relation to COVID-19 as well as those focused on epidemiological aspects of this condition in Brazil Were evaluated and analyzed. Results We present recommendations on outpatient care, transportation to dialysis centers, peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, and kidney transplantation in children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. Discussion Despite initial observations of higher mortality rates in specific age groups (the elderly) and with comorbidities (obese, diabetics, and those with cardiovascular diseases), patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on RRT are particularly prone to develop COVID-19. Specific measures must be taken to reduce the risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2 and developing COVID-19, especially during transport to dialysis facilities, as well as on arrival and in contact with other patients.
Main Authors: | Tavares,Marcelo de Sousa, Penido,Maria Goretti Moreira Guimarães, Andrade,Olberes Vitor Braga de, Koch,Vera Hermina Kalika, Bernardes,Rejane de Paula, Garcia,Clotilde Druck, Moura-Neto,José A., Nascimento,Marcelo Mazza, Palma,Lilian Monteiro Pereira |
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Format: | Digital revista |
Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Nefrologia
2020
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Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0101-28002020000500032 |
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