A report was received on 17 feb 2024 from a 77 year old female patient with a medical history including hypertension and end stage renal disease, who stated they passed out, their needles became dislodged, and an unspecified amount of blood was lost during a home hemodialysis treatment on (b)(6) 2024.Emergency medical services (ems) was called and the patient was transported to hospital.Additional information was received on 27 and 28 feb 2024 from the home therapy nurse (htn) who stated the patient was admitted for a syncopal episode.The patient was observed overnight and discharged (b)(6) 2024 with no report of additional symptoms or medical intervention being required.Following the event the patient has recovered without sequelae and continues to treat using the nxstage system.
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