Abstract
Ultrafiltration is conventionally used for managing fluid and solute overload in patients with oliguric renal failure. In this presentation, I will explain the rationale and circuits used in different types of ultrafiltration.
J Bowie1; 1 Northern General NHS Trust Hospital, UK
Objective
To discuss the rationale of solutions used for Zero Balanced Ultrafiltration. Why we use Zero Balanced Ultrafiltration.. In recent years it has been shown that Zero Balanced Ultrafiltration to be of benefit in patients requiring removal of harmful small cytokine molecules that may be present in septic states as well as the removal of drugs that contribute to bleeding after cardiac surgery
Method
Discuss literature searches of the rationale of Zero Balanced Ultrafiltration practice.
Results
Zero Balanced Ultrafiltration is shown to be a safe, effective and inexpensive procedure for fluid and electrolyte balance used during cardiopulmonary bypass.
Conclusion
Zero Balanced Ultrafiltration to be an effective means of fluid removal and ameliorating the effects of cardioplegia during cardiopulmonary bypass.
The Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland UK
The Society of Perfusionists, as it was previously known, was formed in 1974 and its main objectives are to promote the advancement of perfusion technology and to represent the interests of Clinical Perfusionists.
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