Access Recirculation
Calculate dialysis access recirculation
Questions
1.Peripheral Blood Urea Concentration?
2.Predialyzer Arterial Line Urea Concentration?
3.Postdialyzer Venous Circuit Urea Concentration?
About
The most recent 2006 K/DOQI guidelines suggest that urea-based recirculation of greater than 10% in an arterio-venous fistula requires further investigation. However, these guidelines suggest that non-urea based techiques are preferred.
References
NKF-K/DOQI GUIDELINES
Clinical Practice Guidelines for Vascular Access, Update 2006
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