EFFECT OF BLOOD FLOW RATE ON DIALYSIS ADEQUACY IN AL-KADHIMIYA TEACHING HOSPITAL | ||
| IRAQI JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES | ||
| Article 1, Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2012, Pages 260-264 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Arif S Malik; Ehab J Ghali | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background:Adequacy of dialysis is one of determinants of morbidity and mortality. The Blood flow rate is one of important factors of adequacy of dialysis in patients with Hemodialysis. Objectives:To assess the effect of blood flow rate on adequacy of dialysis. Methods:Seventy patients maintained on regular Hemodialysis in the dialysis unit, Al-Kadhimiya Teaching Hospital. Their body weight and blood urea level before and after hemodialysis sessions were recorded, volume of ultra-filtration, duration of dialysis and blood flow rate were documented in a checklist. Both (kt/v) and (URR) were determined at three different pump speed (150-200), (201-250) and (251-300) ml/min. During hemodialysis, the hemodynamic status and vital signs of patients were monitored and controlled. Results:Efficiency of dialysis was calculated using the standard formulas. Paired t-test showed no significant difference in dialysis efficiency between the three groups. Conclusion:Higher rate of inadequacy of hemodialysis, and no significant correlation was observed between BFR groups. Key words:Hemodialysis, Blood flow rate, Adequacy of dialysis | ||
| Keywords | ||
| hemodialysis; Blood flow rate; Adequacy of dialysis | ||
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