Downloadable computer models for renal replacement therapy.
Downloadable computer models for renal replacement therapy.
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用于肾脏替代治疗的可下载计算机模型。
DOI:
10.1038/sj.ki.5000196
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发表时间:
2006
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Meyer,TW
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作者:
Walther,JL;Bartlett,DW;Chew,W;Robertson,CR;Hostetter,TH;Meyer,TW
Mathematical models can predict solute clearances and solute concentrations during renal replacement therapy. At present, however, most nephrologists cannot use these models because they require mathematical software. In this report, we describe models of solute transport by convection and diffusion adapted to run on the commonly available software program Excel® for Macintosh® computers and PCs running Windows®. Two programs have been created that can be downloaded from http://www.stanford.edu/~twmeyer/ or http://dev.satellitehealth.com/research/journal.asp. The first, called ‘Dr Addis Clearance Calculator’, calculates clearance values from inputs including the blood flowQb, the hematocrit, the ultrafiltration rateQf, the dialysate flow rateQd, the reflection coefficientσand the mass transfer area coefficientKoAfor the solute of interest, and the free fractionfif the solute is protein bound. Solute concentration profiles along the length of the artificial kidney are displayed graphically. The second program, called ‘Dr Coplon Dialysis Simulator’, calculates plasma solute concentrations from the clearance values obtained by the first program and from additional input values including the number of treatments per week, the duration of the treatments, and the solute's production rate and volumes of distribution. The program calculates the time-averaged solute concentration and provides a graphic display of the solute concentration profile through a week-long interval.