case study

Pat is a 66 year old mother of three who had been a Type I diabetic for most of her adult life. At age 58 she had developed renal failure secondary to her diabetes and was started on tri-weekly dialysis. Eight years later, multiple disabling comorbidities compromised her quality of life. She had developed a devastating complication called calciphylaxis causing extreme pain from the palpable deposits under her skin. Despite multiple attempts to control the pain and treat the calcium-phosphorous imbalance, nothing seemed to help. At this point, Pat asked to discontinue dialysis.
Discuss the pathophysiology leading to calciphylaxis and the medical management of this condition.
What is the normal survival of ESRD patients once dialysis is stopped
Describe the symptoms that can occur when dialysis is withdrawn and the best way to manage those symptoms
Discuss the economic impact of dialysis in the US and globally
Matzo & Sherman, Chapter 16

Ferrell & Coyle, Chapter 28
Resources:
Calciphylaxis articles
HPNA Quick Info Sheets – ESRD
www.Pallimed.org
Fast Facts at www.eperc.mcw.edu/EPERC/FastFactsandConcepts
#037, #161, #163, #207, #208

Objectives:
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