Emergency dialysis disconnect: do patients know how?

NCT ID NCT07412834

First seen Feb 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looked at whether people on hemodialysis know how to safely disconnect themselves from the dialysis machine during an emergency, like a fire or power outage. Researchers tested 620 patients from multiple countries using a checklist. The goal was to see if patients could handle this task so that healthcare workers can focus on those who need help.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul University

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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