Particulates formed in online prepared substitution fluid-Effect of acetic acid cleaning on endotoxin retentive filters.

Introduction: There is no standard for insoluble particulate matters in dialysate. We evaluated the insoluble particulate matters in online prepared substitution fluid.

Methods: We evaluated particle diameters and constituent elements of particles in online prepared substitution fluid and the final endotoxin retentive filter (ETRF).

Comparison of Blood Compatibility in Various Membrane Materials for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy.

Because hemofilters used for continuous renal replacement therapy contact with blood over a prolonged period during treatments, platelet activation may occur stronger. The purpose of this study is to clarify the blood compatibility in three hemofilters mostly used in Japan. We compared the blood compatibility of the two polysulfone (AEF: Asahi Kasei Medical Co.

Comparison of biocompatibility in polysulfone dialysis membranes with different sterilization.

Introduction: Polysulfone (PSf) membrane has been widely used for hemodialysis. A few studies have been reported in which a method of sterilization may affect biocompatibility. In this study, the comparison was made between two PSf membranes in order to evaluate the effect of sterilization from the biocompatibility point of view.