This study aims to determine the effect of pneumatic compression devices (PCDs) on central blood volume in hemodialysis patients. We hypothesize that PCDs will help maintain central blood volume, and therefore prevent sudden decreases in blood pressure during hemodialysis.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
51
Thigh-high pneumatic compression stockings
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Central blood volume
Time frame: pre and post hemodialysis
cardiac output
Time frame: pre and post hemodialysis
cardiac index
Time frame: pre and post hemodialysis
systemic vascular resistance
Time frame: pre and post hemodialysis
intracellular fluid volume
Time frame: pre and post hemodialysis
extracellular fluid volume
Time frame: pre and post hemodialysis
total body water
Time frame: pre and post hemodialysis
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