In:
The International Journal of Artificial Organs, SAGE Publications, Vol. 13, No. 2 ( 1990-02), p. 83-86
Abstract:
Continuous measurement of haemoglobin concentration is used to control changes of blood volume during haemodialysis. Ultrafiltration is either kept constant throughout the session or after starting with a rate (1.5 to 2 l/h), is manually controlled in order to limit blood volume reduction to a preset percentage. Ultrafiltration is step-wise decreased (a) or switched on and off (b) accordingly. Blood volume decrease with constant ultrafiltration is compared with method (a) and (b) in 4 stable haemodialysis patients. Constant ultrafiltration rate and the same total amount of ultrafiltrate causes a nearly 3% (mean) greater volume reduction as compared with method (a) and (b). No difference was observed in blood pressure and heart rate. We conclude that ultrafiltration in stable haemodialysis patients can be completed in short time without consequences for cardiovascular stability.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0391-3988
,
1724-6040
DOI:
10.1177/039139889001300205
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
1990
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1474999-3
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