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haemofiltration logo #20973Extracorporeal ultrafiltration technique without haemodialysis for treatment of fluid overload and electrolyte disturbances affecting renal, cardiac, or pulmonary function. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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Haemofiltration

Haemofiltration logo #21217Haemofiltration is a temporary treatment for patients in acute (usually temporary) kidney failure. Large volumes of plasma water are filtered out of the bloodstream, to be replaced by a sterile electrolyte solution. This has the effect of removing waste products, regulating the plasma electrolytes and getting rid of excess water. For critically ill...
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