Remote working on the Kidney Research UK DIAMONDS project
Discussing the last couple of weeks patient data on the Kidney Research UK: DIAMONDS project. Having our side of the project running remotely at University of Cumbria seems to be working very well. We have data from enough patient study sessions for our next journal paper centred on the foundations of accurate BP measurements to […]
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Kidney Research UK DIAMONDS project now at University of Cumbria
An update on progress on the KRUK DIAMONDS project which has come with us to the University of Cumbria…… Stoneygate Research Project Development and validation of an algorithm for real-time prediction of intradialytic hypotension using continuous non-invasive blood pressure monitoring (The dialysis monitoring for decision support study – DIAMONDS) Grant start date: 01/08/2021 Duration: 24 […]
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New agile feasibility study stream added to the iTrend Research Programme
The iTrend Intelligent Technologies for Renal Dialysis programme has had a new feasibility study stream added as an adjunct to the main research programme. Centering around tech development and rapid response to clinical problems arising in clinical centres, the researchers will conduct feasibility studies in response to requests from hospital consultants, doctors and practitioners. We […]
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iTrend project extension and review of progress – Part 1 early developments -Phase 1 2017-2019
The iTrend Intelligent Technologies for Renal Technologies programme kicked off in March 2017 as a collaboration between Derby University, Nottingham University and Royal Derby Hospital. The aim of the programme is to improve outcomes for renal dialysis patients by delivering personalised treatment regimes, in particularly, predicting the onset of hypotension and modulating or modifying treatment. […]
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KRUK funded patient study kickoff and demonstration of new dialysis monitoring technology
This week has been a landmark in the progress of our iTrend and DIAMONDS projects. We have commenced a 150 patient study in the renal unit at Royal Derby Hospital. The patient study captures continuous physiological measurements from patients receiving typically 4-hour dialysis treatment. The study supports the DIAMONDS Dialysis Monitoring for decision support project […]
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Noninvasive continuous intradialytic blood pressure monitoring: the key to improving haemodynamic stability
Abstract Intradialytic hypotension (IDH) occurs in 20% of haemodialysis treatments, leading to end-organ ischaemia, increased morbidity and mortality; and contributing to poor quality of life for patients. Treatment of IDH is reactive since brachial blood pressure (BP) is recorded only intermittently during haemodialysis, making early detection and prediction of hypotension impossible. Noninvasive continuous BP monitoring […]
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A Feasibility Study of Non-Invasive Continuous Estimation of Brachial Pressure Derived From Arterial and Venous Lines During Dialysis
ABSTRACT Objective: Intradialytic haemodynamic instability is a significant clinical problem, leading to end-organ ischaemia and contributing to morbidity and mortality in haemodialysis patients. Non-invasive continuous blood pressure monitoring is not currently part of routine practice but may aid detection and prevention of significant falls in blood pressure during dialysis. Brachial blood pressure is currently recorded […]
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