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Sodium removal during pre-dilution haemofiltration.

Salvatore Di Filippo1, Celestina Manzoni, Simeone Andrulli

  • 1Department of Nephrology and Dialysis, A. Manzoni Hospital, Lecco, Italy. s.difilippo@ospedale.lecco.it

Nephrology, Dialysis, Transplantation : Official Publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association
|September 4, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Pre-dilution hemofiltration may improve cardiovascular stability in uremic patients by reducing sodium removal compared to hemodialysis. This study characterized sodium transport during this treatment, finding it differs from hemodialysis.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Renal Replacement Therapy

Background:

  • Cardiovascular instability is common in uremic patients undergoing dialysis.
  • Post-dilution hemofiltration improves stability but has limitations.
  • Pre-dilution hemofiltration offers potential advantages in solute clearance and blood flow requirements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize sodium transport during pre-dilution hemofiltration.
  • To compare sodium removal in pre-dilution hemofiltration with hemodialysis.
  • To investigate the link between sodium removal and cardiovascular stability.

Main Methods:

  • Nine patients received nine pre-dilution hemofiltration treatments.
  • On-line prepared substitution fluid was used.

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  • Sodium concentrations in plasma water and ultrafiltrate were measured.

    • Main Results:

    • Plasma water sodium concentrations slightly increased, indicating hypotonic ultrafiltrate.
    • A significant negative correlation was found between plasma water sodium changes and reinfusate sodium concentration.
    • The required reinfusate sodium concentration to maintain stable plasma sodium was higher than theoretical values for hemodialysis.

    Conclusions:

    • Pre-dilution hemofiltration results in less sodium removal compared to hemodialysis.
    • Reduced sodium removal may contribute to improved cardiovascular stability.
    • Understanding sodium transport is crucial for optimizing pre-dilution hemofiltration protocols.