A report was received on 09 oct 2021 from the home therapy nurse (htn) of a (b)(6) year old female with a medical history including diabetes, gastroparesis, hypertension and end stage renal disease, who stated the patient experienced an allergic reaction (nos) during a home hemodialysis treatment on (b)(6) 2021.
Additional information was received on 12 oct 2021 from the htn who stated the patient became symptomatic approximately ninety minutes into treatment.
Symptoms included decreased blood pressure (76/40 mmhg), dizziness, loss of consciousness and vomiting.
A saline bolus was administered, rinseback was performed and emergency medical services were called.
The patient declined transfer to hospital and recovered without further intervention.
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