PubMed · 1990 · 174 citations · 0 references
MedicineNephrologyNutritionDialysisHemodialysisRenal Replacement TherapyDialysis AdequacyRenal ClearanceRenal DiseaseRenal Function TestsRenal ImpairmentRenal NutritionClinical Outcome MeasurementNutritional Status EvaluationNutritional Status IndicatorsSerum Albumin MonitoringSurvival In DialysisUrea Kinetic ModelingUrea Kinetic ModellingUrea Kinetics
The present study, along with some recent studies, suggests that there is an organic link between the amount of dialysis a patient receives and his/her nutritional status. The latter, as reflected by serum albumin, is predictive of survival on CAPD. It is clear, therefore, that urea kinetic analysis is a powerful tool for prescribing and monitoring therapy in CAPD patients.