The Effect of Preparing Dialysis Machine Using Normal Saline-Heparin on the Dialysis Adequacy of Hemodialysis Patients: A Crossover, Two-Group, and Randomized Clinical Trial

Background: Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) need adequate dialysis. Thus, identification of the ways to enhance dialysis adequacy is very important. Objectives: The present study was conducted examine effect preparing a machine using normal saline heparin method on hemodialysis patients. Methods: This in Hamadan 2019. A total 36 patients were selected convenience sampling who assigned control and intervention groups. primed for one month routine (control) saline-heparin (intervention). Urea reduction ratio (URR) Kt/V indices calculated at beginning end each Data analyzed paired independent t-test. Results: In group, KT/V showed statistically significant difference before after treatment (P = 0.013), as well an increase KT/V. URR mean 0.004) between group treatment. Moreover, increased decreased Conclusions: Applying preparation underwent hemodialysis.