title: Thrombocytopenia in the setting of hemodialysis using biocompatible membranes.
abstract: Thrombocytopenia is a known potential side effect of hemodialysis, however, it is rarely seen in patients who undergo hemodialysis using biocompatible membranes. This case demonstrates hemodialysis-associated thrombocytopenia with use of biocompatible dialysis membranes that expose blood directly to polysulfone. The thrombocytopenia resolved in this patient when the dialysis membrane was changed to a biocompatible model with a polyethylene glycol barrier layer preventing direct interaction between patient blood and polysulfone. The calculated Naranjo ADR score of 9 indicates a highly probable adverse reaction.
authors.affiliation: School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.
authors.forename: Kathryn B
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Muir
authors.forename: Clifford D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Packer