Evolution of the dry weight in elderly patients in hemodialysis and the possible influence of the physical activity in the same one
Pilar Peña Amaro, Juan García López, Rosel Jimeno Ucles.

SUMMARY

The aim of this study is to describe the social profile of the family caregivers in the University General Hospital of Elche, and to know the sort of needs that they cater for.

The aim of this work is to analyze the evolution of the dry weight, muscular mass, mass fat and water in a population of patients ancients affected by Renal Insufficiency Terminal Chronicle (IRCT) in program of haemodialysis (HD) that perform a constant and moderate physical activity and other population that not making it. Physical activity has been used as a way to preserve or improve the health of all individuals for many years and certainly in the ancient as well. Very valued in some pathologies (arterial hypertension, ischemics cardiopathies, osteoporosis, diabetes and psychiatric psychological/problems). To monitorice these parameters we used body mass analyzer Bioimpedance (BIA) that shows us objective data regarding the composition of the body of an elder. Then we can observe the possible changes produced by exercise.

KEY WORDS

   Ancient, haemodialysis, physical exercise, dry weight, bioimpedance.

Vol. 21 nº1-2010