Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Bridging the Quantum gap: attaining adequacy utilizing the Quantum night-time exchange device.

C A Smith1, M Boyer, E Raby

  • 1Ottawa Hospital, Ontario.

CANNT Journal = Journal ACITN
|February 17, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Night-time exchange devices (NXDs) help peritoneal dialysis patients achieve adequate dialysis. Adding a fifth exchange or a daytime dwell with NXDs successfully met the NKF-DOQI Kt/V target of 2.0.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Polymorphisms in drug-metabolizing enzymes as modifiers of cancer risk.

Clinical chemistry·1995
Same author

CD30-mediated signaling promotes the development of human T helper type 2-like T cells.

The Journal of experimental medicine·1995
Same author

Objective measurement of the benefit of walking sticks in peripheral vestibular balance disorders, using the Sway Weigh balance platform.

The Journal of laryngology and otology·1995
Same author

Arthritis and perceptions of quality of life: an examination of positive and negative affect in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association·1995
Same author

Diastolic time: an important determinant of regional arterial blood flow.

The American journal of physiology·1995
Same author

Are we vaccinating too much?

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1995

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Dialysis Technology

Background:

  • Home peritoneal dialysis clients can use night-time exchange devices (NXDs) for flexible scheduling.
  • NXDs offer options for five daily exchanges or a daytime long dwell for four exchanges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if adding a fifth exchange or a daytime dwell using NXDs achieves the NKF-DOQI recommended Kt/V of 2.0 for CAPD clients.
  • To explore alternative applications of NXDs in home peritoneal dialysis.

Main Methods:

  • Dialysis adequacy testing (Kt/V) was performed on home peritoneal dialysis clients.
  • Clients were divided into a "lifestyle group" using NXDs for daytime freedom and an "adequacy group" needing improved dialysis.
  • Prescriptions were optimized using computer modeling for the "adequacy group", with follow-up testing to confirm Kt/V levels.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • The study successfully achieved the NKF-DOQI recommended Kt/V of 2.0 for all underdialyzed CAPD clients.
  • The addition of a fifth exchange using NXDs was effective in improving dialysis adequacy.
  • NXDs also provided increased daytime freedom for clients.

Conclusions:

  • The NKF-DOQI recommended Kt/V of 2.0 can be achieved for underdialyzed CAPD clients by adding a fifth exchange with NXDs.
  • NXDs offer benefits for patients seeking enhanced daytime freedom during their dialysis regimen.