Volume
Reduction Goal |
lbs |
Liters |
Step 1. Enter the Volume Reduction Goal in pounds
(lbs) , that's the estimated amount of excess volume that needs
to be removed from the patient to reach their dry weight. 2.2 lbs = 1
Liter
For example, a patient's normal weight is estimated to
be 170 lbs (dry weight), but lately due to an accumulation of excess fluid,
their weight is now 195 lbs. That's 25 lbs or 11.4 Liters of excess fluid
above dry weight and that's
how much is needed to be removed for best results according to the American
Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology Guidelines.
Step 2. Click on "Calculate"
and compare the results in treatment time and sodium removed.
1. Mojtahedzadeh DARU
2005;13:127-32. 2. Ali S et. al. J Card Fail 2006;12(6 suppl):114. 3.
Howard CHEST 2001; 119:807–810.
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