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Fluid Overload
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Mpoti Makhethe,  Ehlayel Abdulla,  Back Susan,  Poznick Laura,  Hartung Erum,  Otero Hansel

Final Pr. ID: Paper #: 009

Assessment of fluid overload in hemodialysis patients is usually based on a patient’s ideal weight which presents a challenge, especially in children due to normal growth and development. Noninvasive, validated sonographic fluid balance measurements could potentially guide fluid removal in children undergoing hemodialysis. We examine changes in IVC diameter and lung b-lines in children pre- and post- dialysis. Read More

Authors:  Mpoti Makhethe , Ehlayel Abdulla , Back Susan , Poznick Laura , Hartung Erum , Otero Hansel

Keywords:  hemodialysis, ultrasound, fluid overload