EBMcalc Medical Calculator

Kt/V Dialysis Dose Kerr Formula

Input

BUN Pre

BUN Post

Result

Important: Inputs must be complete to perform calculation.

Kt/V Kerr

Decimal Precision

Data action

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Notes

In this calculator, mcg is the abbreviation for micrograms.

Equations used

Kt/VKerr = 4.2 * ((BUNPre - BUNPost) / BUNPre) - 1.48

References

Kovacic V, Roguljic L, Jukic I, Kovacic V. Comparison of Methods for Hemodialysis Dose Calculation. Dialysis & Transplantation. Vol 32:4 April 2003, p.170-175.

Associated Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes [LOINC]

Parameter	LOINC's and Suggested Units
BUN Pre	11065-0 : mg/dL
BUN Post	11064-3 : mg/dL

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Associated HCC ICD10-CM codes

N18.4

CKD stage 4

N18.5

CKD stage 5

N18.6

ESRD

Associated ICD9-CM codes

V56.8

Dialysis encounter, nec

V56.31

Hemodialysis testing

V56.32

Peritoneal dialysis test

V56.0

Renal dialysis encounter

V45.1

Renal dialysis status

E879.9

Abn react-renal dialysis

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