Chronic hemodialysis in ESRD patient is
done
a) Once per week
b) Twice per week
c) Thrice per week
d) Daily
Correct Answer - C
Ans. is ‘c’ i.e., Thrice per week
For the majority of patients with ESRD, between 9 and 12 h of
dialysis are required each week, usually divided into three equal
sessions.
Current targets of hemodialvsis
Urea reduction ratio (the fractional reduction in blood urea nitrogen
per hemodialysis session) of > 65-70%.
Body water-indexed clearance x time product (KT/V) above 1.2 or
1.05.