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Blood Pump Speed vs. Actual or “Compensated” Blood Flow Rate - Download article and take CE posttest
Helen F. Williams, Kirsten Jensen, David Gillum, Jose Nabut
Actual
blood flow rate delivered by a dialysis machine is often less than what
is prescribed. The Gambro Phoenix machine calculates the actual blood
flow rate, reporting it as “compensated” blood flow rate. This study
compared two methods of setting the prescribed rate, using Kt/V to
determine the effectiveness of each. Results verified that patients
achieve a higher Kt/V when the prescribed blood flow rate is set as the
compensated blood flow rate.
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| Helen F. Williams, BSN, RN, CNN, is
Staff Nurse, Western Nephrology Acute Dialysis Service, Lakewood, CO.
She is a member of ANNA’s Acute Care Special Interest Group and High
Country Chapter. The author reported no actual or potential conflict of
interest in relation to this continuing nursing education article. For
more information on this article, contact Ms. Williams at
hwilliams@westneph.com.
Kirsten Jensen, BSN, RN, CNN, is
Staff Nurse, Western Nephrology Acute Dialysis Service, Lakewood, CO.
She is a member of ANNA’s Distance Learning Committee and High Country
Chapter. The author reported no actual or potential conflict of
interest in relation to this continuing nursing education article.
David Gillum, MD, is
Acute Dialysis Medical Director, Western Nephrology, Lakewood, CO. The
author reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation
to this continuing nursing education article.
Jose Nabut, MS, is
Biostatistician, Gambro Healthcare, Sunny Isles Beach, FL. The author
disclosed that he is employed by Gambro Renal Products, Inc., the U.S.
distributor for GRP monitors.
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