The role of adequate reference materials in density measurements in hemodialysis. (16th February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Furtado, A; Moutinho, J; Moura, S; Oliveira, F; Filipe, E
• Is Part Of: Journal of physics. Number 588(2015)
• Page Start: 012051
• Publication Date: 2015-02-16
• Subjects: Physics -- Congresses; 530.5
• DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/588/1/012051
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1742-6588

Abstract

Abstract: In hemodialysis, oscillation-type density meters are used to measure the density of the acid component of the dialysate solutions used in the treatment of kidney patients. An incorrect density determination of this solution used in hemodialysis treatments can cause several and adverse events to patients. Therefore, despite the Fresenius Medical Care (FME) tight control of the density meters calibration results, this study shows the benefits of mimic the matrix usually measured to produce suitable reference materials for the density meter calibrations.