| Theme | Monitoring Technologies in Dialysis Therapy | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Total body water monitor | |
| Publish Date | 1999/05 | |
| Author | Toru Matayoshi | Department of Clinical Eagineering, Central Operation theater, School of Medicine, Keio University |
| [ Summary ] | With the background of current technological progress, hemodialysis proves to be a extremely useful tool in the management of critically ill and geriatric patients. However, in such situations, it is mandatory to monitor the body fluid kinetics to avoid hemodynamic instabilities, In this report, we will describe a simple and noninvasive method based on a electrical impedance theory to evaluate the change in body fluid component. | |