Abstract
Continuous arterio-venous hemodiafiltration (CAVHD) differs from conventional hemofiltration and dialysis by the interaction of convection and diffusion, the use of very low dialysate flow rates and by the deterioration of membrane conditions during the treatment. In order to study the impact of these phenomena on diffusive transport, we developed a mathematical model of the kinetics of CAVHD solute transport from plasma water to dialysate. The model yields an expression of the diffusive mass transfer coefficient, K d, as a function of blood, filtrate and dialysate flow rates and solute concentrations, which can be measured in the clinical setting. This paper gives a description of the model derivation. K d is demonstrated to vary depending on dialysate flow and duration of treatment.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
