Safely reducing haemodialysis frequency during the COVID-19 pandemic

BMC Nephrology

Table 4 Causes of death

	Twice weekly HD	Thrice weekly HD
COVID Pneumonia	1	4
Cardiovascular Disease	2	0
Myeloma	0	1
Natural Causes	0	1
Chronic Kidney Disease/End Stage Renal Disease	2	0
Uncertain (sudden death at home)^a	1	0
Total	6	6

Causes of death were taken from death certification records. All deaths were discussed in mortality and morbidity meetings to ensure there was no direct relationship between dialysis reduction and cause of death. ^aThis patient has been referred for a coroner’s investigation (unrelated to twice weekly dialysis)

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