Abstract Objectives The basic materials and structure of a hemoconcentrator incorporated into cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuits are similar to those of hemodialyzers. Gravity drainage hemodiafiltration (GHDF) is an easy-to-use intraoperative..
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Nathan Bedair, CCP and Joe Basha, CCP take a deeper look at Continuous Veno-Venous Hemofiltration and examine the advantages of CVVH over Intermittent Hemodialysis for the removal of pro-inflammatory mediators..
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Abstract The desired use of the HPH Jr. is optimal due to the low priming volume; however, the lower rate of volume removal necessitates utilization of a larger hemofilter. Larger..
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Despite the critical role of cytokines in the modulation of the immune response, cytokine hyperactivity has been implicated in the pathogenesis of severe organ failure secondary to sepsis, cardiac surgery,..
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