Symptom Guidelines

There are a number of common symptoms that patients with endstage kidney disease might experience. These symptoms and their management might change over time. We have provided some symptom management guidelines for healthcare professionals, including some that are specific to the last days to weeks of life.

Anxiety/Depression

Breathlessness

Constipation

Edema

Fatigue and Sleep Disturbances

Nausea and Vomiting

Neuropathic Pain

Nociceptive Pain

Respiratory Secretions

Restless Legs Syndrome

Restlessness/Agitation

Uremic Pruritus

CKD Guidelines

Acidosis Guideline

Anemia Guideline

Blood Pressure Guideline

Calcium/Phosphorous Guideline

Lipids Guideline

Potassium Guideline

Sodium/Fluid Statement

Vitamin D Statement
About the CKM Pathway

The Conservative Kidney Management (CKM) pathway is a resource for patients and care providers to help in the management of kidney disease with a focus on quality of life, symptom management, and living well without dialysis. To learn more about the site, the Pathway, or the project, email the CKM team directly.

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