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  • Title: Estimated dry weight (EDW): aiming for accuracy.
    Author: Mitchell S.
    Journal: Nephrol Nurs J; 2002 Oct; 29(5):421-8; quiz 429-30. PubMed ID: 12434449.
    Abstract:
    Accurately estimating dry weight can often be a daunting task for nephrology clinicians. Many interrelated factors must be considered when setting or changing the estimated dry weight (EDW). These factors include not only patient assessment (predialysis, intradialysis, and postdialysis), but also patient history, laboratory data, whether or not the patient is hospitalized, and social factors, particularly holidays. Armed with necessary information, nephrology nurses can estimate dry weight with accuracy.
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