Hemolytic-uremic syndrome secondary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Shyam Patel [2]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sogand Goudarzi, MD [3]

Overview

Hydration and supportive therapy can restrict complications.

Secondary Prevention

Effective measures for the secondary prevention of HUS include:[1][2][3]

  • Supportive therapy and hydration
  • Close observation for worsening clinical status
  • Use of eculizumab in atypical HUS
  • Avoidance of nephrotoxic medications

References

  1. Grisaru, Silviu (2014). "Management of hemolytic-uremic syndrome in children". International Journal of Nephrology and Renovascular Disease: 231. doi:10.2147/IJNRD.S41837. ISSN 1178-7058.
  2. Hoon Young Choi & Sung Kyu Ha (2013). "Potassium balances in maintenance hemodialysis". Electrolyte & blood pressure : E & BP. 11 (1): 9–16. doi:10.5049/EBP.2013.11.1.9. PMID 23946760. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
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