This represents a prescribed dose parameter in hemodialysis, specifically targeting a delivered blood flow rate adjusted for patient weight and treatment duration. The ’13 ml/kg/hr’ value indicates that for every kilogram of patient body weight, 13 milliliters of blood should be processed through the dialysis machine each hour. As an example, a 70 kg individual would ideally have a blood flow rate yielding approximately 910 ml processed per hour (70 kg x 13 ml/kg/hr). This ensures that adequate solute clearance is achieved during the dialysis session.
Precisely controlling the delivered treatment intensity is crucial for effective removal of waste products and excess fluid in patients with kidney failure. Historical approaches to dialysis dosing were often based on less individualized parameters. Utilizing a weight-adjusted blood flow allows for a more tailored treatment strategy, potentially leading to improved patient outcomes, reduced morbidity, and enhanced quality of life. It also minimizes the risk of complications associated with either under-dialysis or over-dialysis.
