[Single-needle diafiltration and single-needle plasmapheresis in premature infants]

Extracorporal detoxication methods in newborns are most unavailable, contraindicated because of technical problems. We report our experiences with a blood pump unit developed by our-selves for diafiltration and plasmapheresis in newborns. In 6 newborns with acute renal failure, Rh-ery-throblastosis and hypoproteinemia, 13 single-needle-diafiltrations and 6 single-needle-plasmapheresis were performed with the self-constructed double head pump, special tube systems and small models. Our results show that all extracorporal detoxication methods can be carried without problems.