Management of Renal Transplant Patients in the Emergency Department
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VOLUME: 14 ISSUE: 2
P: 83 - 87
June 2015

Management of Renal Transplant Patients in the Emergency Department

Eurasian J Emerg Med 2015;14(2):83-87
1. Department of Emergency Medicine, Near East University Faculty of Medicine, Nicosia, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
2. Department of Nursing, Near East University Faculty of Medicine, Nicosia, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
3. Department of Internal Medicine, Near East University Faculty of Medicine, Nicosia, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
4. Department of Urology, Near East University Faculty of Medicine, Nicosia, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
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Received Date: 27.09.2014
Accepted Date: 30.12.2014
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ABSTRACT

Solid organ transplant patients constitute a special population in the emergency departments (EDs). Increasing numbers of patients are reported in EDs for transplantation-related complications. Complications related to organ transplantation can be categorized into four groups: anatomical, infection, rejection, and drug toxicity. In patients presenting to the ED, all these categories should be considered in the differential diagnosis. However, the exact etiology, may not be known until admission to the hospital for further evaluation. Therefore, every complaint from a transplant patient should be carefully evaluated. In this study, we will review the principles for the management of patients with renal transplantation in the ED.

Keywords:
Renal failure, transplantation, emergency care