Volumetrically controlled ultrafiltration. Current experiences and future prospects
Roy, T.; Ahrenholz, P.; Falkenhagen, D.; Klinkmann, H.
International Journal of Artificial Organs 5(3): 131-135
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0391-3988 PMID: 7107046 Document Number: 183841
Exact control of ultrafiltration (UF) is a prerequisite for high flux dialysis and hemodiafiltration. Volumetric dialysate balancing is the best current method for the use of dialyzers with high water permeabilities. The precision of UF control by volumetric dialysate balancing is in agreement with all medical requirements. A positive influence of volumetric UF control on patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis can be shown by the frequencies of dialysis side effects. Volumetric UF control is only a first step towards an intelligent UF module to correlate water removal, solute removal and sodium balance.