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Renal function and home haemodialysis

S P McCormak, A H Gillies, P J Little

    The New Zealand Medical Journal
    |July 9, 1975
    PubMed
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    Patients on intermittent hemodialysis showed varying residual renal function, urine output, and electrolyte excretion. The study found that residual kidney function did not impact the level of patient rehabilitation achieved during treatment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Renal Medicine
    • Dialysis Therapy

    Background:

    • Intermittent hemodialysis is a common treatment for end-stage renal disease.
    • Maintaining residual renal function is crucial for patient well-being during dialysis.
    • Quantifying residual renal function and its impact on rehabilitation is important for optimizing patient care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess residual renal function, urine production, and electrolyte excretion in patients undergoing home intermittent hemodialysis.
    • To determine the relationship between residual renal function and the degree of patient rehabilitation.

    Main Methods:

    • Studied 17 patients undergoing intermittent hemodialysis at home.
    • Measured 51Cr-EDTA clearances to assess glomerular filtration rate (GFR).

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  • Monitored daily urine volume and electrolyte excretion levels.

    • Main Results:

    • 51Cr-EDTA clearances ranged from 1.2 to 4.5 ml/min.
    • Urine volumes varied significantly, from 0 to 657 ml/24 hours.
    • Electrolyte excretion levels showed wide individual variations.
    • No significant correlation was found between the level of residual renal function and the degree of rehabilitation.

    Conclusions:

    • Residual renal function, urine output, and electrolyte excretion vary considerably among patients on home intermittent hemodialysis.
    • The extent of residual renal function does not appear to influence the rehabilitation status of patients undergoing this treatment modality.