In:
American Journal of Nephrology, S. Karger AG, Vol. 18, No. 3 ( 1998), p. 228-232
Abstract:
〈 b 〉 Background/Aims: 〈 /b 〉 The present study was undertaken to analyze the β 〈 sub 〉 2 〈 /sub 〉 -microglobulin (BMG)-removing efficiency of high-performance membranes (HPMs) in relation to changes in serum BMG levels after dialysis. 〈 b 〉 Methods: 〈 /b 〉 In 10 stable dialysis patients, six different HPMs were used in a crossover method. Serum BMG levels were measured immediately before dialysis, immediately after, 4 h after, and immediately before the next dialysis. On the basis of these measurements, the BMG removal rate was calculated. 〈 b 〉 Results: 〈 /b 〉 The BMG removal rate as calculated on the basis of the BMG level immediately after dialysis was 11.29% higher than the rate calculated on the basis of the BMG level 4 h after dialysis. 〈 b 〉 Conclusion: 〈 /b 〉 The BMG removal rate can be overestimated if it is calculated on the basis of the BMG level immediately after dialysis.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0250-8095
,
1421-9670
Language:
English
Publisher:
S. Karger AG
Publication Date:
1998
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1468523-1
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