Publications by authors named "Ethel Leal"
Background/aims: We examined the effect of hemodialysis (HD) on acid-base status and its relation to urea kinetics in clinically stable renal HD patients. The purpose of this study was to design a practical approach to monitoring the correction of acidosis, as it can be assisted by routine parameters of adequacy.
Methods: Blood samples were drawn immediately before and after HD from 46 chronic renal patients to determine electrolytes, blood gases, serum albumin and blood urea nitrogen (BUN).