Fluid Management News

Adults aged 18 to 64 years may have a higher risk for an ED visit on extremely hot days compared with those older than 75 years, according to findings published in The BMJ.

One liter of IV fluid can be administered prophylactically to patients over a short period (< 6 hours) following angiography to prevent adverse renal outcomes, according to a speaker at ASN Kidney Week.

Patients with COVID-19 reported experiencing severe genitourinary symptoms during infection, and new or worsening overactive bladder symptoms after recovery, according to recent findings from two studies.

The novel muscarinic M3 receptor antagonist DA8010 significantly reduced urine frequency and urgency episodes compared with placebo in adults with overactive bladder, according to recent findings.

The FDA granted breakthrough device designation to ImpediMed Limited’s digital health platform for a proposed indication in kidney failure; the device uses bioimpedance spectroscopy to assess fluid status in patients on dialysis.

For patients on hemodialysis, a mindfulness-based intervention aimed at helping patients adhere to fluid restrictions did not lead to improvements in interdialytic weight gain or quality of life.

In a recently published study, researchers examined the challenges of assessing hydration status for patients on peritoneal dialysis, deeming the search for the optimal technique “an ongoing clinical problem.”

The International Organization for Standardization has released an updated series of standards that provide health care professionals with guidelines for ensuring the quality and safety of dialysis fluids, according to a press release.

A portable nuclear magnetic resonance sensor was effective for the fluid management of patients on dialysis, accurately identifying fluid overload before it would be detectable by physical exam, according to a recently published study.

The rate and speed of fluid removal during dialysis for patients with AKI can influence the risk of mortality, according to a study published by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers.