title: Polymers in dialysis: characteristics and needs.
abstract: Polymers employed in dialysis must always be evaluated from the perspective of blood compatibility. This article traces the developments that have taken place in biocompatibility and biostability in dialysis treatment and the mechanisms that are involved.
authors.affiliation: Fresenius Medical Care, Bad Homburg, Germany. joerg.vienken@fmc-ag.de
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Vienken
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D004869:Equipment Safety; D006801:Humans; D008422:Materials Testing; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry*; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D011108:Polymers