A Detoxification Scheme for Liver Assist Utilizing Plasmapheresis, Bioincompatible Sorbents and Dialysis
- 1 May 1979
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Artificial Organs
- Vol. 3 (2) , 153-155
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1594.1979.tb01030.x
Abstract
The rationale behind the design of a sorbent-based detoxification system for use as a liver assist is presented. A membrane-based plasmapheresis system giving high plasma flows (greater than 40 ml/min) with maximum transmission of albumin makes this concept feasible.Keywords
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