renal
Dialysis Adequacy (Kt/V — Daugirdas)
Calculates single-pool Kt/V using the Daugirdas formula to assess adequacy of haemodialysis. Target Kt/V >=1.4 per session (thrice weekly).
Score interpretation
Adequate dialysis (Kt/V >=1.4)
→ Dialysis dose is adequate; continue current prescription
Marginally adequate (Kt/V 1.2-1.4)
→ Consider increasing session duration or blood flow rate
Inadequate dialysis (Kt/V <1.2)
→ Underdialysed; increase session time, frequency, or blood/dialysate flow; assess access adequacy
Interpretation bands for the Kt/V Dialysis. Apply clinical judgement and local guidance.
References
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Calculators
Drugs
Pathways
- Hyperkalaemia Management · UK Kidney Association Guidelines 2020; NICE CKD Guidelines
- Rhabdomyolysis · Renal Association 2018; UpToDate 2024
- Hypocalcaemia (Adult) · Society for Endocrinology
- SIADH (Endocrine Perspective) · European Hyponatraemia Guidelines 2014
- Hepatorenal Syndrome · EASL 2018; ICA 2015
- Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) · KDIGO 2012 / NICE AKI 2019
Decision support only — verify against a current formulary, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.