MANAGEMENT OF END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE

Introduction: With a global rise in chronic kidney diseases, there is also a major burden of end-stage renal disease which is difficult to manage. This review briefly discusses various managements of end-stage renal disease with a note on the nursing care involved. The treatment modalities discussed are kidney transplantation, dialysis, and conservative techniques. Psychosocial aspects also play a role in the overall well-being of the patients

Aim of the Study: The purpose of the review is to understand the various management techniques for end-stage renal disease.

Methodology: The review is comprehensive research of PUBMED from the year 2001 to 2024.

Conclusion: This review included several management strategies and provided a brief description of end-stage renal illness. The therapy of choice is a kidney transplant, whether it comes from a living or deceased person. Hemodialysis is used until allograft surgery is feasible if a donor is not available or if an allograft transplant procedure is not feasible. Unfortunately, some people don't respond well to either kind of management; as a result, they depend on palliative care and conservative management.

Keywords: End-stage renal disease, chronic kidney disease, renal transplant, hemodialysis, palliative care