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.
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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