Final answer:
FMCNA's goal of spKt/V is to ensure effective dialysis treatment by quantifying the removal of uremic toxins. A higher spKt/V means a more efficient removal of urea from the body during the dialysis session. FMCNA follows KDOQI's recommendation of a minimum spKt/V of 1.2.
Step-by-step explanation:
The goal of spKt/V, a measure used in dialysis treatment, at Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) is to ensure effective dialysis treatment. The single-pool Kt/V (spKt/V) is a method used to measure the adequacy of hemodialysis by quantifying the removal of uremic toxins. It represents the ratio between the effective clearance (K) of a solute (usually urea), the duration of dialysis treatment (t), and the volume of distribution of the solute in the body (V). The higher the Kt/V, the more effective the dialysis treatment has been in removing urea from the body. The Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (KDOQI) recommends a minimum spKt/V of 1.2 per hemodialysis session, which is followed by FMCNA to ensure the provision of high-quality patient care.
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