Membrane characteristics.
Dialysis membrane characteristics are important for an effective and biocompatible dialysis. The properties of a membrane determine the size range of uremic toxins that are eliminated, but are also associated to patient morbidity and mortality. In this paper we describe dialysis the membrane characteristics that could influence the choice of a different type of dialysis.
Viganò
Sara M
SM
Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplantation, A. Manzoni Hospital, Lecco, Italy.
Di Filippo
Salvatore
S
Manzoni
Celestina
C
Locatelli
Francesco
F
D006801:Humans; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000295:instrumentation*
D008567:Membranes, Artificial