A report was received on (b)(6) 2019 from the home therapy nurse (htn) regarding a (b)(6) female with a medical history significant for autoimmune hemolytic anemia, splenectomy, sepsis, grand mal seizures and an intraventricular hemorrhage, who became symptomatic ¿immediately after¿ initiating her first hemodialysis treatment with the nxstage system (b)(6) 2019.Symptoms included decreased oxygen saturation with cyanosis evident in the fingernails, a decrease in blood pressure, flushed skin and nausea which resolved after approximately an hour with administration of nasal oxygen.No other treatment was required.Additional information received on (b)(6) 2019 from the htn indicated the patient recovered without sequelae and continued to perform therapy with the nxstage system.
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