Pneumatic compression devices during hemodialysis: a randomized crossover trial
Author(s) -
Davina J. Tai,
Sofia B. Ahmed,
Luz PalaciosDerflingher,
Brenda R. Hemmelgarn,
Jennifer M. MacRae
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
nephrology dialysis transplantation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.654
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1460-2385
pISSN - 0931-0509
DOI - 10.1093/ndt/gfs502
Subject(s) - medicine , hemodialysis , crossover study , randomized controlled trial , compression (physics) , crossover , cardiology , intensive care medicine , composite material , artificial intelligence , pathology , alternative medicine , placebo , materials science , computer science
Maintenance of central blood volume (CBV) is essential for hemodynamic stability during hemodialysis (HD), though preservation of CBV is poorly understood. Pneumatic compression devices (PCDs) during HD may help maintain CBV.
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