Body Composition Affects Urea Distribution Volume Estimated by Watson's Formula
Dialysis machines use the Watson formula (Vwatson) to estimate the urea distribution volume (UDV) to calculate the online Kt/V for each dialysis session. However, the equation could give rise to inaccuracies. The present study analyzes whether body composition affects UDV estimated by Vwatson in comparison to bioimpedance spectroscopy (Vbis) as the reference method.
Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Almudena Vega, Caridad Ruiz, Soraya Abad, Borja Quiroga, Kyra Velázquez, Jara Ampuero, Juan Manuel López-Gómez Tags: Original Research Source Type: research