A report was received on 24 oct 2023 from the home therapy nurse (htn) of an 80 year old male patient with an extensive medical history including end stage renal disease, who stated the patient was unable to perform rinseback during home hemodialysis treatments and was admitted to hospital on an unspecified date.Additional information was received on 27 oct 2023 from the htn, stating the patient was admitted to hospital on (b)(6) 2023 with shortness of breath and chest pain.Hospital workup revealed pulmonary edema, cardiomegaly and a hemoglobin of 6.9g/dl.Treatment included administration of oxygen, 80mg of intravenous furosemide (lasix) and 2 units of blood.The patient was discharged in stable condition on (b)(6) 2023 and has resumed therapy with nxstage.
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