Frecuencia de las complicaciones inmediatas en pacientes con tratamiento de hemodiálisis que acuden a un hospital de la ciudad de Guayaquil, 2020 – 2021.

Abstract

Introduction: Hemodialysis allows extracting those toxic products by filtering uremic solutes, water and electrolytes, but as it is an invasive procedure, it develops adverse events during the sessions due to certain factors. Objective: To determine the frequency of immediate complications in patients with hemodialysis treatment who attend a hospital in the city of Guayaquil, 2020 - 2021. Methodology: It is descriptive, quantitative, retrospective and cross-sectional. Technique: Indirect observation. Instrument: Indirect observation guidance. Population: 30 patients undergoing hemodialysis and suffering complications. Results: The population with the greatest complications are the male sex (73%); age from 51 - 60 years (43%) related to comorbidities and physiological changes; they are married (50%) social and emotional support can influence quality of life; third level education (50%) associated with the importance of lifestyles. Endocarditis (47%) develops from invasive vascular access infections, inadequate aseptic techniques, exposure to invasive procedures, immune dysfunction, and recurrent bacteremia. Metabolic complications are renal anemia (60%) decreased production of erythropoietin and insomnia (63%) main sleep disorder. Conclusion: The most frequent complications during hemodialysis were endocarditis, renal anemia and insomnia.