Michael Kraus, MD

Indiana University School of Medicine

Dr. Kraus is an Emeritus Professor of Medicine and has held several positions at Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine. He is a leader in the field of short daily home hemodialysis and an internationally recognized invited speaker. He is a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Kidney Foundation of Indiana.

Decreasing Non-COVID-19 Hospitalizations in Dialysis Patients

April 30, 2020 • Posted in: Applied Clinical Practice • Posted by: Michael Kraus, MD

Opinion article

Physician and Physician Extender Clinical Practice Considerations

Caring for Dialysis Patients During the COVID-19 Epidemic

On March 13, 2020, the U.S. administration instituted a national emergency, as nearly 200,000 COVID-19 cases presented worldwide.¹ This is a novel disease and a rapidly evolving situation in the U.S., with the number of newly confirmed cases increasing by 20k-30k per day.²

The COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to strain many hospital systems and supply chains, putting hospital beds, tests, masks, gloves, and antibacterial and pharmaceutical supplies at risk.

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