Managing Volume in CKD Patients: Ultrafiltration Explained | Ep. 2

In this episode of At the Bedside, the discussion focuses on real-world volume management in patients with chronic kidney disease. The conversation breaks down how impaired kidney function affects fluid balance, why added volume becomes a serious problem in CKD patients, and how techniques like ultrafiltration and hemoconcentration are used to safely remove excess fluid during care.

The episode highlights practical bedside decision-making, including when ultrafiltration is necessary, what tools are used in the circuit, and why ending a case volume-positive in advanced CKD patients can create significant downstream issues.

This is a grounded, clinician-to-clinician conversation designed for nurses and healthcare professionals who want to understand not just what to do, but why it matters at the bedside.