A mathematical single-pool model for short time haemodialysis.
The objective was to reduce treatment time while the average concentration of all molecular sizes was maintained equal to that in a standard treatment. A nomogram based on the one-pool patient-dialyser system has been devised. The patient variables are presented in dimensionless forms, thus making on diagram suffice for all patients and all molecular sizes. Seven patients were first observed during a standard programme and later during an individually calculated short-time programme. The clinical parameters indicated equal treatment. The method was practical enough for clinical use.
D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008433:Mathematics; D008875:Middle Aged; D008954:Models, Biological; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects; D013997:Time Factors