Patterns of vascular access among chronic kidney disease patients on maintenance hemodialysis at Muhimbili National Hospital. A single centre cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: Hemodialysis vascular access profoundly impacts the quality of care for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients worldwide, with arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) preferred for superior outcomes. Despite global guidelines, Sub-Saharan Africa, including Tanzania, faces challenges, by still relying on non-tunneled central venous catheters (CVCs) due to accessibility and financial constraints. We aimed to describe the pattern of vascular access use among CKD patients on maintenance hemodialysis at Muhimbili National Hospital. A cross‑sectional study to describe the pattern of vascular access among patients with CKD on maintenance hemodialysis therapy. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the baseline characteristics and patterns of vascular access. Our study received ethical clearance from

SUBMITTER: Msilanga D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11578468 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature