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ea0022p359 | Diabetes | ECE2010

Waiting time for emergency renal replacement therapy in patients with end stage renal failure secondary to diabetes mellitus

Rodriguez Florisa , Triana Javier , Tamez Hector Eloy , Robles Sofia Daniela

Introduction: The incidence of end stage renal failure (ESRF) secondary to diabetes mellitus (DM) is increasing worldwide. Renal replacement therapy, which if started early improves prognosis, is a common treatment for ESRF.Objective: To determine the waiting time and factors that influence the provision of emergency renal replacement therapy in patients with ESRF secondary to DM admitted to the emergency room of a tertiary care hospital.<p class="ab...