Effect of hemodialysis on intra-abdominal pressure

Authors

  • Roberta Fernandes Bonfim São Paulo University; Medical School; Hospital das Clínicas
  • Andréia Grigório Goulart São Paulo University; Medical School; Hospital das Clínicas
  • Carolina Fu São Paulo University; Medical School; Hospital das Clínicas
  • Jamili Anbar Torquato São Paulo University; Medical School; Hospital das Clínicas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1807-59322007000200009

Keywords:

Renal dialysis, Abdomen, Physiotherapy, Mechanical ventilation, Intensive care unit

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of hemodialysis on intra-abdominal pressure. METHODS: Five patients admitted between July and November of 2003 were evaluated in the intensive care unit. Intra-abdominal pressure was measured before and after hemodialysis, maintaining the ventilatory parameters except for PEEP (positive-end expiratory pressure). RESULTS: Intra-abdominal pressure was significantly reduced by hemodialysis in all the 5 patients. CONCLUSION: Hemodialysis significantly reduced intra-abdominal pressure in the 5 patients, an effect which could have influence over other organic systems. This reduction is related to the weight variation before and after hemodialysis, as well as to the loss of volume caused by this procedure.

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Published

2007-01-01

Issue

Vol. 62 No. 2 (2007)

Section

Clinical Sciences

How to Cite

Effect of hemodialysis on intra-abdominal pressure . (2007). Clinics, 62(2), 145-150. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1807-59322007000200009