Changing the paradigm of bicarbonate (HCO3 −) hemodialysis prescription in Portugal: a 24-month prospective study
Abstract Background Metabolic acidosis is common in hemodialysis (HD) patients. The KDOQI guidelines therapeutic goal is pre-dialysis HCO3 − ≥ 22 mmol/L. The aim of the study was to evaluate an individualized HCO3 − hemodialysis prescription as a preventing factor of metabolic changes. Methods Twent...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-11-01
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Series: | Renal Replacement Therapy |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41100-020-00302-y |