Dialysis Adequacy: Other ways to measure?

September 20, 2009 by admin

Yes. Besides URR, another common measurement of adequacy in hemodialysis is the "Kt/V." This measurement takes many factors into account your height and weight, the type of dialyzer (artificial kidney) that is being used, the total treatment time, and the volume of water in your blood. The Kt/V is figured using a mathematical formula. The adequacy of dialysis for Peritoneal Dialysis can be measured in several different ways. Usually this test is done three or four times a year. You should discuss dialysis adequacy with your doctor or dialysis facility.