==The principle of hemofiltration== As in dialysis, in hemofiltration one achieves movement of solutes across a semi-permeable membrane. However, solute movement with hemofiltration is governed by convection rather than by diffusion. With haemofiltrate, dialysate is not used. Instead, a positive hydrostatic pressure drives water and solutes across...
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(he″mo-fil-tra´shәn) the removal of waste products from the blood by using large amounts of ultrafiltration with reinfusion of sterile replacement fluid. See also hemoperfusion. continuous arteriovenous hemofiltration a form of continuous renal replacement therapy consisting o...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: hē′mō-fil-trā′shŭn Definitions: 1. A process, similar to hemodialysis, by which ultrafiltrate is continuously removed from the blood. Process most often is combined with either replacement of a portion of the ultrafiltrate or continuous dialysis.
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