"Crit-Line let's me see what's happening with my patients. It's like turning the lights on. "

Nurses value the information provided by the Crit-Line for many reasons. Dedicated dialysis nurses employ a variety of means to guide the fluid removal of their patients. Blood pressure, pulse, breathing, etc. are used to evaluate fluid status in the dialyzing patient. Additionally, sodium modeling, ultrafiltration modeling, and patient position may be manipulated to maximize the efficacy of the treatment. Crit-Line is used in conjunction with these methods by actually displaying what is happening to the circulating blood volume of the patient. The ability to see plasma refilling (or to see it not occur) allows the clinician to choose UF rates ideal for that particular treatment or time within the treatment. UF modeling can now be based on what is actually happening within the patient. Sodium modeling can immediately be evaluated for effectiveness. Interventions can occur BEFORE hypotension occurs. Simply stated the Crit-Line allows maximal fluid removal without morbidity - truly better patient care.

Whether challenging a patient's dry weight or simply maintaining a comfortable treatment the Crit-Line provides beneficial information. Chronic centers can benefit with more accurate dry weight, reduced morbidity, and fewer missed treatments; acute centers may realize an enhanced margin of safety and reduced lengths of stay.