Dialysis
Dialysis is the process of cleansing the blood by passing it through a special machine. Dialysis is necessary when the kidneys are not able to filter the blood. Dialysis allows patients with kidney failure a chance to live productive lives. There are two types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Each type of dialysis has advantages and disadvantages. Patients can often choose the type of long term dialysis that best matches their needs.
(Definition supplied by MedicineNet.com: http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2980 on 3/11/2010)
Performance Key
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within the top 10% in nation
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at or better than national average
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below national average
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NA = Data is not applicable
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| Percent of Medicare patients with average hemoglobin < 10.0 g/dL |
% |
|
% |
% |
|
| January '09 - June '09 |
0 |
|
2 |
2 |
|
| Percent of Medicare patients with average hemoglobin > 12.0 g/dL |
% |
|
% |
% |
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| January '09 - June '09 |
48 |
|
30 |
26 |
|
Percent of Medicare patients with enough wastes removed from their
blood during dialysis (Dialysis Adequacy) |
% |
|
% |
% |
|
| January '08 - December '08 |
100 |
|
95 |
96 |
|
| Patient Anemia Management (HGB > 10) |
% |
|
% |
% |
|
| July '09 - December '09 |
92 |
|
NA |
NA |
|
| KT/V Clearance > 1.2 |
% |
|
% |
% |
|
| July '09 - December '09 |
98 |
|
NA |
NA |
|
Data Last Updated: October 5, 2009
Page Last Updated: June 30, 2010
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