[imperial]

If a machine is set for 1.6, as I understand FMC has their policy to set machines at 1.6 and the yellow light is on until the 1.6 is lowered to 1.4 does this mean that the patient is not receiving the amount of cleaning of blood that she needs? thx.

[ageless]

Hi!
I googled and found these sites that answer your question.

Principle factors affecting adequacy of dialysis
http://www.thedoctorslounge.net/nephrolounge/articles/dialysis_adequacy/index.htm

Beyond Uremia: Hemodialysis at the Millennium
http://www.eneph.com/feature_archive/adequacy/v29n3p125.htm

[imperial]

THANKS so much. Will print and give to patient/family. The staff are very busy and just have been giving short answers. This family/patient are very educated and wanting to learn all they can. Again, thanks. I