Volume overload is linked to increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in children receiving hemodialysis (HD). Clinician assessment of volume status lacks accuracy and has substantial inter- and intra- observer variability. We investigated the use of ultrasound (US) skin thickness, and muscle elastography in pediatric HD patients. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2020 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2020

Authors: Ehlayel Abdulla, Okunowo Oluwatimilehin, Dutt Mohini, Howarth Kathryn, Poznick Laura, Morgan Xenia, Back Susan, Hartung Erum, Otero Hansel

Keywords: Ultrasound, Dialysis, Volume Overload