24 patients in Md. died from bleeding; precautions urged
sun reporter
Originally published January 25, 2007
The Maryland medical examiner's office has called attention to the cases of 24 kidney dialysis patients who bled to death, usually at home alone, prompting health agencies to alert dialysis centers and patients to take precautions.
Dr. David Fowler, the state's chief medical examiner, said the cases of 22 people who died at home and two others who died at dialysis centers since 2000 came to light after he noticed a cluster and asked his staff to review records. A regional coalition of kidney programs said it is aware of 38 deaths over the six-year period.
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The Maryland medical examiner's office has called attention to the cases of 24 kidney dialysis patients who bled to death, usually at home alone, prompting health agencies to alert dialysis centers and patients to take precautions.
Dr. David Fowler, the state's chief medical examiner, said the cases of 22 people who died at home and two others who died at dialysis centers since 2000 came to light after he noticed a cluster and asked his staff to review records. A regional coalition of kidney programs said it is aware of 38 deaths over the six-year period.
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