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Hemodialysis Prescription in Pregnancy - Key Points
Dialysis Dose
- Target: ≥ 36 hours/week for established HD patients (daily or nocturnal preferred)
- Intensive HD (43 ± 6 hrs/wk) achieves live birth rate of 86% vs 61% with standard ~17 hrs/wk
- Dose is titrated by residual kidney function - women starting dialysis during pregnancy may not need as intense a regimen if residual function is good
- Target midweek pre-dialysis BUN < 35 mg/dL (urea < 12.5 mmol/L)
When to Initiate Dialysis in Pregnancy
- Discuss at BUN > 42 mg/dL (urea > 15 mmol/L)
- Initiate at BUN 48–56 mg/dL (urea 17–20 mmol/L)
- Standard indications also apply: hyperkalemia, acidosis, uremic symptoms, fluid overload
- At gestation ≥ 34 weeks, weigh risk of preterm delivery against dialysis initiation
Biochemical Targets
| Parameter | Target |
|---|---|
| Hemoglobin | 10–11 g/dL (ESA + IV iron) |
| Bicarbonate | 18–22 mmol/L (adjust dialysate) |
| Phosphate | Normal range (oral/dialysate supplement) |
| Calcium | Normal range (vitamin D analogues) |
| Blood pressure | < 140/90 mmHg (avoid ACEi/ARBs) |
Fluid & Dry Weight
- Increase dry weight target by ~0.5 kg/week during pregnancy
- Avoid hypovolemia - it threatens uteroplacental perfusion
Anticoagulation
- UFH requirement often increases due to pregnancy hypercoagulability - titrate accordingly
Nutrition
- Increased protein and caloric needs - dietitian essential
- Folic acid 5 mg/day, aspirin 75–150 mg/day pre-pregnancy and throughout
Fetal Monitoring
- Weekly fetal surveillance after 24 weeks
- Watch for IUGR, polyhydramnios, preterm labor
- Multidisciplinary care with Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Post-Partum
- Return to standard dialysis schedule
- Reassess dry weight and antihypertensives weekly for 6–12 weeks
Sources: Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology 7e (Box 45.6), Brenner & Rector's The Kidney, KDIGO Women & Kidney Health Conference Report 2025, UK Renal Association Guidelines 2019
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Here is a second version of the poster - this one uses a white background with a 6-box grid layout and covers a broader scope including:
- Dialysis dose with outcome data
- BUN/urea targets and initiation thresholds
- Fluid & dry weight management
- Biochemical targets (Hb, HCO₃, PO₄, Ca, K)
- Safe vs. avoided medications (including MgSO₄ caution)
- MDT monitoring + fetal surveillance
- Pre-pregnancy counselling and post-partum care
Let me know if you'd like any changes - different color scheme, a specific section expanded, different layout, or a version focused on a particular trimester!
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