Dialysis Adequacy: How are results affected?

September 20, 2009 by admin

Yes, when measuring the URR, the first blood sample should be taken before the treatment starts, and the second sample should be taken after the treatment is finished and the blood pump is slowed or stopped. All facility staff should do this the same way and take care to prevent having either blood sample diluted with the saline that might be in your blood tubing.