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Kt/V Dialysis Dose Kerr Formula

 

Input
 

BUN Pre		g/L g/dL gm/L gm/dL mcg/dL mcg/mL mg% mg/dL mg/mL ng/mL
BUN Post		g/L g/dL gm/L gm/dL mcg/dL mcg/mL mg% mg/dL mg/mL ng/mL

 
Result
 
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Kt/V Kerr
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Notes

• In this calculator, mcg is the abbreviation for micrograms.

 
Equations used
 

Kt/VKerr = 4.2 * ((BUNPre - BUNPost) / BUNPre) - 1.48

 

 

References

1. Kovacic V, Roguljic L, Jukic I, Kovacic V. Comparison of Methods for Hemodialysis Dose Calculation. Dialysis & Transplantation. Vol 32:4 April 2003, p.170-175.

 

Associated Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes [LOINC]
 

Parameter	LOINC's and Suggested Units
BUN Pre	11065-0 : mg/dL
BUN Post	11064-3 : mg/dL

 
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