Assessment of Fluid Status and Body Composition and Control of Fluid Balance With Intermittent Hemodialysis in the Critically Ill Patient

Objectives

This chapter will:

• 1.

  Discuss body composition in health and disease.

• 2.

  Describe the current tools used in evaluation of body composition and fluid status.

• 3.

  Consider intermittent hemodialysis in the critically ill patient for control of fluid balance and prevention of intradialytic hypotension.