Kt/V Dialysis

Dialysis Adequacy

Daugirdas II Protocol

Treatment Parametrics

Urea Chemistry (mg/dL)

Pre-HD BUN

Post-HD BUN

Session Metrics

Hours

UF (L)

Weight (kg)

Goal Kt/V ≥ 1.2 per session (HD).

Purification Log

Enter BUN levels and treatment metrics to execute Daugirdas-II dialysis modeling.

Guidelines & Evidence

Verified

Last Review: 2026

When to Use

Monthly monitoring of dialysis adequacy for patients on maintenance Hemodialysis (HD).

Evaluating the effectiveness of a Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) prescription.

Troubleshooting clinical signs of uremia (e.g., pruritus, anorexia, lethargy) in dialysis patients.

Required for regulatory and quality-of-care reporting (CMS/ESRD Network).

Clinical Objective

Kt/V is a dimensionless number used to quantify urea kinetic modeling. It ensures the patient is receiving sufficient "dose" of dialysis to prevent the long-term complications of uremia.

Related Scores in Practice

In clinical practice, this assessment is frequently evaluated alongside other validated measures. Depending on the patient's presentation and specific diagnostic requirements, you may also need to utilize the Urea Reduction Ratio (URR) Calculator, Egfr Calc or the Creatinine Clearance Multi-Method to formulate a comprehensive care plan.

Last Comprehensive Review: 2026

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