Table 2 Biochemical variables 3–6 months before and during dialysis initiation in patients receiving usual care and SDM (n = 111)
Variables | Usual Care (n = 45) | Receive SDM (n = 66) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
At 3–6 months before dialysis initiation | |||
BUN (mg/dL) | 56.50 (43.00–78.75) | 59.01 (41.00–72.50) | 0.764 |
Serum creatinine (mg/dL) | 5.38 (3.37–7.84) | 4.72 (3.73–5.88) | 0.275 |
eGFR (ml/min/1.73 m2) | 9.53 (6.26–13.30) | 11.30 (7.88–16.80) | 0.201 |
Serum sodium (mEq/L) | 137 (136–139) | 138 (136–140) | 0.635 |
Serum potassium (mEq/L) | 4.40 (4.12–4.90) | 4.20 (3.80–4.60) | 0.102 |
Serum bicarbonate (mEq/L) | 23 (21–24) | 23 (21–25) | 0.400 |
Serum albumin (g/dL) | 3.05 (2.40–3.40) | 2.90 (2.40–3.40) | 0.832 |
At dialysis initiation | |||
BUN (mg/dL) | 85.78 ± 39.33 | 102.86 ± 35.13 | 0.021 |
Serum creatinine (mg/dL) | 8.24 (6.61–12.50) | 9.02 (7.41–12.30) | 0.534 |
eGFR (ml/min/1.73 m2) | 5.40 (3.66–7.60) | 4.94 (3.81–6.22) | 0.698 |
Serum sodium (mEq/L) | 136 (133–138) | 136 (133–139) | 0.573 |
Serum potassium (mEq/L) | 4.10 (3.60–4.57) | 4.10 (3.60–4.50) | 0.988 |
Serum bicarbonate (mEq/L) | 21.22 ± 5.97 | 21.00 ± 5.29 | 0.841 |
Serum albumin (g/dL) | 2.71 ± 0.65 | 2.64 ± 0.59 | 0.584 |