Systemic streptokinase infusion for declotting of hemodialysis arteriovenous fistulas.

In 17 out of 29 hospitalized patients (58.6%) with internal arteriovenous fistula (AVF) thrombosis a systemic streptokinase infusion was used as an alternative to urgent surgical declotting. In the remaining 12 patients (41.

[Pulsed dose intravenous steroid treatment in the therapy of acute lupus nephritis with renal failure].

The effectiveness of pulse-dose intravenous steroid treatment was studied in acute phase of lupus nephritis with renal failure rapidly progressive despite conventional therapy. On 5-6 consecutive days 1g of prednisolone or methylprednisolone was given intravenously to 33 patients with a mean initial serum creatinine 5.9 +/- 4.

Intradialytic erythrocyte volume changes.

Haemodialysis (HD) should affect the erythrocytes, which constitute more than 99% of blood cells. The aim of this study was to reinvestigate the intradialytic changes in erythrocyte water content (MCV). MCV was measured during 81 HD (47 uncomplicated, 34 with hypotension), and 16 isolated ultrafiltrations (UF) performed in stable, haemodialysed adults (12 males and 8 females).

[Mannitol for the prevention of decompensation symptoms in hydrated patients undergoing long-term hemodialysis].

Symptoms of decompensation syndrome were frequently noted during sequential ultrafiltration/hemodialysis. In 9 adult patients chronically dialysed 101 cases of overhydration were seen. Mannitol was administered in a 20% solution (250 ml) in a continuous intravenous infusion during 49 dialyses.