Volume Control by Using the Body Composition Monitor in a Puerperal Patient on Hemodialysis.
- Author:
Wookyung CHUNG
1
;
Shung Han CHOI
;
Jiyoon SUNG
;
Eul Sik JUNG
;
Dong Su SHIN
;
Ji Yong JUNG
;
Jae Hyun CHANG
;
Hyun Hee LEE
;
Seung Ho LEE
;
Sejoong KIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: body composition; hemodialysis; postpartum period; volume control
- MeSH: Body Composition; Body Fluids; Hemodynamics; Humans; Organothiophosphorus Compounds; Postpartum Period; Renal Dialysis
- From:Electrolytes & Blood Pressure 2011;9(2):63-66
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Accurate measurement of the volume status in hemodialysis patients is important as it can affect mortality. However, no studies have been conducted regarding volume management in cases where a sudden change of body fluid occurs, such as during puerperium in hemodialysis patients. This report presents a case in which the patient was monitored for her body composition and her volume status was controlled using a body composition monitor (BCM) during the puerperal period. This case suggests that using a BCM for volume management may help maintain hemodynamic stability in patients with a rapidly changing volume status for a short term period, such as during puerperium.
