Annotated bibliography on the reuse of hemodialyzers

The following annotated bibliography on the reuse of hemodialyzers is offered as a service to nephrology nurses needing information on this subject. The articles with the exception of two, are those published in the medical literature from 1980-1989. For ease of access, the articles are divided into the following categories: general information/reading, dialyzer performance, disinfectant, physiologic response, and infection control. Additionally, very brief descriptions of the primary contents of the articles are included. Many of the articles also contain material in addition to that summarized in the annotation. The bibliography is a selection of the hundreds available. For a more thorough study of reuse, we recommend that the reader access the additional citations listed in the bibliographies of the individual articles included herein. No attempt was made to critique the quality of the studies being reported. Readers are encouraged to examine the articles first hand, incorporating the findings into their own clinical settings.