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nPCR Calculator

An indicator for assessing protein intake in dialysis patients
PCR (g/kg/day) = 0.22 + {(0.036 x [ID BUN (mg/dL)] x 24) / [interval (hr)]} + {([Urine urea (g)] x 150) / ([interval (hr)] x [weight (kg)])}







[ Fill in if the patient has urine output ]








Recommended to maintain nPCR ≥ 1.0–1.2 g/kg/day
nPCR ≤ 0.8 g/kg/day indicates malnutrition

Reference :
Jindal KK et al. Urea kinetic modeling in chronic hemodialysis: Benefits, problems, and practical solutions. Semin Dial. 1988;1:82-85.
K. Kaynar et al. Evaluation of nutritional parameters of hemodialysis patients, Hippokratia 2012; 16(3):236-240

※ Formula used in the above calculator

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