Table 4 Treatment effect of dialysate to serum sodium alignment on sodium-related parameters based on the data of those patients part to this quality initiative (as-treated cohort; N = 137) and the propensity score matched control cohort (N = 137)
Parameter | Study Regimen | Baseline | Follow-up | Difference (95% CI) | Treatment effect (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SNa+ [mEq/L] | aligned | 135.65+/−1.60 | 135.68+/−2.49 | 0.03 (−0.47 to 0.53) | −0.28 (−0.8 to 0.24) |
unaligned | 135.40+/−2.94 | 135.70+/−2.90 | 0.31 (−0.39 to 1.01) | ||
GNa+ [mEq/L] | aligned | 1.35+/−1.60 | −0.41+/−2.11 | −1.76 (−2.21 to −1.31) | −1.45 (−1.98 to −0.91) |
unaligned | 1.6+/−2.94 | 1.29+/−2.94 | −0.31 (−1.01 to 0.39) |