Use of Handheld Ultrasound to Estimate Fluid Status of Hemodialysis Patients

Use of Handheld Ultrasound to Estimate Fluid Status of Hemodialysis Patients

Introduction: Accurate assessment of fluid status in hemodialysis patients presents a significant challenge. Nephrologists have long relied on dry weight estimation based solely on clinical parameters to decide the ultrafiltration volume for patients with end-stage kidney disease on dialysis. Howeve...

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Main Authors: Sanjaya Kumar Shrestha, Anupam Ghimire, Safiur Rahman Ansari, Ashok Adhikari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: HEAD Nepal 2018-12-01
Series:Nepalese Medical Journal
Subjects:
Central venous pressure
Dry weight
Fluid status
Handheld ultrasound
Inferior vena cava
Online Access:https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/nmj/article/view/21584

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