Kt/V for hemodialysis adequacy (Daugirdas)
Single-pool dialysis dose from pre- and post-dialysis BUN.
Inputs
1 of 5mg/dL
mg/dL
h
L
kg
When to use
- Monthly hemodialysis adequacy (thrice-weekly schedule).
Pearls and pitfalls
- KDOQI target spKt/V 1.4 (minimum 1.2); URR 65% or higher.
Why use
The standard adequacy measure.
spKt/V = −ln(R − 0.008 × t) + (4 − 3.5 × R) × UF ÷ W; R = post ÷ pre BUN