cane
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Post by cane on Jun 7, 2024 0:35:43 GMT
Does anyone recall what year Rockwell changed from 200 to 100 dextrose? We have a MD who is trying to find out. Thanks all.
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Post by Chuck Weddle on Jun 7, 2024 9:37:47 GMT
That has to be Dr. Johnson asking. He's probably one of the few in the country thats been around long enough to remember 200 Dextrose!
Are you sure Rockwell ever had 200?
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Post by dave74 on Jun 7, 2024 13:22:12 GMT
Do you remember why the change was made?
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Post by Chuck Weddle on Jun 7, 2024 14:56:43 GMT
What I was told....
Back in the old days of acetate dialysis they thought that the higher dextrose level helped people feel better.
Also, there were not a lot of diabetics put on dialysis because they didn't do very well. Because of this, pushing a blood sugar up some wasn't really a concern.
With more and more diabetics being put on dialysis it was thought a more normal level would be appropriate.
As I remember, the change was led by Fresenius so I'm sure it was $$$ related because the price didn't go down.
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Post by dave74 on Jun 7, 2024 19:48:00 GMT
Back in the old days, I think concentrate was sold under the name "Erika". Then it was National Medical Care, then Fresenius.
I could be wrong on this.
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