Relative Blood Volume Monitoring for ESKD Fluid Management

Fluid overload in hemodialysis patients is common and is associated with health consequences. This presentation will review fluid overload and real-world data and clinical outcomes in patients using relative blood volume monitoring with Crit-Line devices. 

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Use: Crit-Line Technology is designed to non-invasively measure hematocrit, oxygen saturation and percent change in blood volume. The technology employs a sensor clip which emits multiple wavelengths of light to trans-illuminate the blood in the  Crit-Line blood chamber. The differences in light absorption between blood constituents allow for the identification and measurement of the hematocrit. The measurement of hematocrit, percent change in blood  volume and oxygen saturation in real-time during hemodialysis is intended  to provide a more effective treatment for both the dialysis patient and the  clinician. Based on the data that the monitor provides, the clinician/nurse, under physician direction, can intervene (i.e., by increasing or decreasing the rate at which fluid is removed from the blood) to remove the maximum amount  of fluid from the dialysis patient without the patient experiencing the common complications of dialysis which include nausea, cramping and vomiting. The technology is available as a stand-alone device (Crit-Line IV Monitor) or as an optional module on the 2008T hemodialysis machine series (CLiC™ device).

Caution: Federal (US) law restricts these devices to sale by or on the order of a physician.

Note: Read the Instructions for Use for safe and proper use of these devices.  For a complete description of hazards, contraindications, side effects, and  precautions, see full package labeling at fmcna.com.

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