HEMODIALYSIS COMPLICATION

This study tested whether using a special body scan (bioimpedance) to guide fluid removal during dialysis could reduce complications like heart attacks, strokes, and low blood pressure. Fifty adults on long-term dialysis were split into two groups: one had monthly scans to adjust…

This study tested a new method to prevent blood clots in the dialysis machine without using heparin, a blood thinner that can increase bleeding risk. The approach uses a special calcium-free fluid with citrate and replaces calcium separately. The study included 97 critically ill …

This study looked at a blood-filtering procedure called double-filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP) in 5 kidney dialysis patients with very high levels of lipoprotein(a), a fatty substance linked to heart disease and blood clots. The treatment aimed to lower these levels and was done…

This study tested whether giving mannitol (a type of sugar solution) during dialysis can help prevent low blood pressure and reduce symptoms like dizziness or nausea. It involved 31 adults who were prone to low blood pressure during their regular dialysis sessions. Each person re…

This study looked at 40 intensive care unit (ICU) patients to see if a simple heart ultrasound before dialysis could predict dangerous drops in blood pressure. Researchers measured heart function using several ultrasound markers. They found that certain measurements might help do…

This study looked at whether a simple lung ultrasound test can accurately measure fluid overload in people on hemodialysis. 46 adults on dialysis for at least 3 months were checked before a session. The goal was to see if this ultrasound method matches other tools for guiding how…

This study tested a new system called 'Pure Water Eye' that constantly checks the quality of water used in dialysis machines. Normally, water is tested only at set times, which can miss sudden problems that could harm patients. The system aims to catch issues like chemical change…