A Simple Method for Incorporating Single Pass Dialysate Delivery and Controlled Ultrafiltration with the RP-6 high Flux Dialyzer
- 1 January 1979
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Dialysis
- Vol. 3 (2-3) , 219-235
- https://doi.org/10.3109/08860227909063942
Abstract
A simple hemodialysis protocol has been developed to permit significant “middle molecule” clearance, yet retain normal low molecular weight clearance. The high flux RP-6 dialyzer has been combined with a single pass dialysate delivery system to provide accurate control of ultrafiltration without resorting to specialized or expensive equipment. By operating the RP-6 in the co-current mode, a simple valve on the dialysate output can be used to regulate ultrafiltration. At QB = 200 ml/min and QD = 500 ml/min, CU = 127 ml/min and CB12 = 56 ml/min at zero ultrafiltration rate; these values increase considerably with ultrafiltration. This protocol offers dialysis centers with standard equipment the opportunity to use high flux membranes in a routine manner.Keywords
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