Objectives This chapter will: 1. Describe the nature, the structure, and the composition of sorbent materials. 2. Characterize the mechanisms of the adsorption process. 3. Describe the potential application of sorbents in extracorporeal blood purification techniques. 4. Summarize some of…
Objectives This chapter will: 1. Help the reader understand the concept of clearance and the manner in which it is applied to estimate dose of renal replacement therapy. 2. Describe the differences in the use of urea kinetic modeling (UKM)…
Objectives This chapter will: 1. Discuss the determinants of the two main dialysis mass transfer mechanisms, diffusion and convection, along with the factors influencing ultrafiltration. 2. Explain the concept of solute clearance and the various ways in which it is…
Objectives This chapter will: 1. Provide a brief history of the development and evolution of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) systems. 2. Describe the basic features of CRRT machines, including the user interface, pumps, pressure monitoring, safety features, and anticoagulation…
Objectives This chapter will: 1. Describe the main components of filter and membranes for continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). 2. Characterize the performance parameters of filters and membranes. 3. Describe the fundamentals of solute and fluid transport in CRRT. Renal…