Abstract
The recently introduced continuous blood volume monitoring (CBVM) technique enables real time observation of the blood volume (BV) response to ultrafiltration. This response differs quite widely among patients even under otherwise comparable conditions. Assessing the clinical recordings of over 100 CBVM measurements, identification of a static and a dynamic component of the overall BV reduction was made. Computational analysis of the factors that influence BV response variability was then performed by means of a three-pool model of sodium, potassium, and urea kinetics with the following results. The blood volume profile contains clinically highly interesting yet cumulative information. Except for the small change and flat BV profiles the static component is predominant. From the external factors, the static component of BV reduction during hemodialysis is influenced by the total ultrafiltered volume and by the degree of overhydration. From the patient's internal factors, compliance of his cardiovascular system is dominant. BV is also more reduced in patients with lower values of total plasma protein content and/or lower hematocrit. The BV reduction dynamic component is primarily influenced by the applied ultrafiltration rate. A certain influence is also exerted by the ultrafiltration coefficient of the capillary wall which may vary in different individuals.
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