Management of muscle cramps in hemodialysis patients. Controlled prospective study
Acchiardo, S.R.; Skoutaski, V.A.; Hatch, F.E.
Proceedings of the Clinical Dialysis and Transplant Forum 5: 6-8
1975
ISSN/ISBN: 0094-6044 PMID: 8774 Document Number: 88384
In conclusion, a blind, prospective study demonstrated that HS was the most effective way of treating muscle cramps induced by hemodialysis. Hypertonic non-electrolyte solutions were less effective. The chance of a placebo effect in these patients is about 13.0%.
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