Clinical outcome of intraoperative hemodialysis using a hemoconcentrator during cardiopulmonary bypass for dialysis-dependent patients

ConclusionsGHDF removed both potassium and uremic toxins more efficiently than DUF in dialysis-dependent patients. Less catecholamine was needed to wean CPB using GHDF. It improved the immediate postoperative respiratory function and enabled earlier extubation. GHDF is a novel and effective option for intraoperative RRT in dialysis-dependent patients undergoing open-heart surgery.
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research