Summary of audit measures

Summary of audit measures

  1. Proportion of adult dialysis patients having ABPM for diagnosis of de novo hypertension.
  2. Proportion of adult dialysis patients using HBPM or standardized out-of-dialysis unit BP measurements to monitor treatment of hypertension.
  3. Proportion of adult dialysis patients who have received advice and support to reduce salt intake to <5 g/day.
  4. Proportion of haemodialysis sessions where patients (adults and CYP) experience symptomatic IDH as defined by The UK Kidney Association (164, 190).
  5. Proportion of patients (adults and CYP) who have routine (e.g. minimum 3 monthly) assessment of dry weight.
  6. Proportion of hypertensive adult haemodialysis patients prescribed β-blockers.
  7. Proportion of hypertensive adult peritoneal dialysis patients prescribed ACEis or ARBs
  8. Proportion of CYP on dialysis undergoing annual ABPM assessment.
  9. Proportion of hypertensive CYP with LVH.
  10. Proportion of CYP on dialysis on antihypertensive medications and, in those taking antihypertensives, the number of agents used.