Comparison of the Watson formula and bioimpedance spectroscopy for measuring body volume and calculating kt/V in patients with peritoneal dialysis

Ren Fail. 2024 Dec;46(1):2313360. doi: 10.1080/0886022X.2024.2313360. Epub 2024 Feb 12.

Abstract

There were significant differences between Vwat and Vbis and between Kt/Vwat and Kt/Vbis. Kt/Vwat may underestimate small-solute dialysis adequacy in most cases. Kt/Vbis instead of Kt/Vwat could be accounted for in creating individualized dialysis prescriptions if the patient has no obvious clinical symptoms.

Keywords: Kt/V; Watson formula; bioimpedance spectroscopy; peritoneal dialysis; total body water.

MeSH terms

  • Body Composition
  • Humans
  • Peritoneal Dialysis*
  • Renal Dialysis / methods
  • Spectrum Analysis
  • Urea*

Substances

  • Urea

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