Table 2: Frequency of dialysis emergencies.

Valid

Frequency

Percent Valid

Percent Accumulated

Hyperkalemia

37

25.0

25.0

Metabolic acidosis

43

29.1

54.1

Hyperphosphatemia

4

2.7

56.8

Acute pulmonary edema

25

16.9

73.6

Uremic encephalopathy

24

16.2

89.9

More than one cause

15

10.1

100.0

Total

148

100.0