GUARDIAN ANGELS HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE
Acute Renal Failure — Criteria 1 and either 2 or 3
Not pursuing dialysis or a renal transplant, or has ceased dialysis treatment.
Greater than 8.0 mg/dl (greater than 6.0 mg/dl for diabetics).
Chronic Renal Failure — Criteria 1 and either 2 or 3
Not seeking dialysis or a renal transplant, or discontinuing dialysis.
An illustrative comparison our clinical team may use when assessing disease progression over time.
Progressed from Fast 7a on admission to Fast 7c.
Decreased from 50% to 30%; now needs a Hoyer lift instead of two-person transfer.
Meals down from 100% to 50%, pocketing food, shifted to a pureed diet.
Lost 10 lbs in one month; 10% body weight lost over 6 months.
Sleep increased from 10 to over 15 hours daily.
New redness on the coccyx with no prior skin issues.
Conditions often seen alongside this diagnosis
Our caring team is here to support you and your loved ones, ready to discuss how our services can bring comfort and peace during this time.
Call us at (480) 565-7558 for inquiries.
Call us at (480) 565-7558 for inquiries.