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[Blood detoxication procedures in extra-renal diseases]
Zeitschrift Fur Die Gesamte Innere Medizin Und Ihre Grenzgebiete
|August 15, 1980
Summary
Extracorporeal therapies like haemodialysis and plasma separation show promise for treating non-renal diseases, including poisonings and immune conditions. Further research is needed for schizophrenia treatment due to subjective outcome measures.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Internal Medicine
- Toxicology
Context:
- This study surveys the application of extracorporeal therapies in non-renal disease treatment.
- Clinically tested methods including haemodialysis, ultrafiltration, haemofiltration, haemoperfusion, and plasma separation are discussed.
Purpose:
- To review the scientific basis and clinical utility of extracorporeal systems for non-renal conditions.
- To explore the potential of membrane-based plasma separation for immunologically mediated diseases.
- To highlight the need for further research into the treatment of schizophrenia using these methods.
Summary:
- Extracorporeal therapies offer scientifically validated approaches for managing endogenic and exogenic poisonings and hyperhydration.
- Membrane plasma separation presents novel therapeutic avenues for immune-related disorders.
- The efficacy of these treatments for schizophrenia requires more rigorous investigation due to subjective assessment challenges.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive overview of extracorporeal therapies for non-renal diseases.
- Identifies plasma separation as a promising technique for immunological diseases.
- Emphasizes the need for objective criteria in evaluating schizophrenia treatment outcomes.