Arteriovenous Hemofiltration: A Kidney Replacement Therapy for the Intensive Care Unit

Front Matter....Pages I-XI
Discovery and Relative Importance of Continuous Arteriovenous Hemofiltration....Pages 1-2
Mass Transfer in Arteriovenous Hemofiltration....Pages 3-13
Effect of Hydrostatic Pressure and Hematocrit on Blood Flow and Filtration Rate....Pages 14-18
Influence of Colloid-Osmotic Pressure on the Filtration Rate During Continuous Arteriovenous Hemofiltration....Pages 19-23
Leukocyte Counts and Complement Activation During Arteriovenous and Pump-Driven Hemofiltration....Pages 24-34
Puncture and Long-Term Cannulation of the Femoral Artery and Vein in Adults....Pages 35-47
Venovenous Ultrafiltration and Hemofiltration Via the Internal Jugular Vein Using a Double-Head Pump - A Simple Emergency Procedure....Pages 48-56
Comparison Between Scribner Shunt and Femoral Catheters as Vascular Access for Continuous Arteriovenous Hemofiltration....Pages 57-66
Alterations of Blood Coagulation in Patients with Acute Renal Failure....Pages 67-71
Anticoagulation in Continuous Arteriovenous Hemofiltration....Pages 72-83
Activated Clotting Time for Heparin Dosage Monitoring in Continuous Arteriovenous Hemofiltration....Pages 84-87
Preparation of the Setup for Performing Arteriovenous Hemofiltration....Pages 88-90
Simple Techniques for Accurate Fluid Balancing During Continuous Arteriovenous Hemofiltration....Pages 91-98
A New Mechanical Device for Automatic Fluid Balancing in Continuous Arteriovenous Hemofiltration....Pages 99-101
A Computer Monitor to Simplify the Management of Fluid Balance During Continuous Arteriovenous Hemofiltration....Pages 102-108
Continuous Noninvasive Monitoring of Blood Volume During Arteriovenous Hemofiltration....Pages 109-114
Doppler Sonographic Measurement of the Blood-Flow Rate in the Extracorporeal Tubing System During Arteriovenous Hemofiltration....Pages 115-120
Bedside Estimation of Blood-Flow Rate....Pages 121-123
Management of Electrolyte and Acid-Base Metabolism with Continuous Arteriovenous Hemofiltration....Pages 124-132
Potential Risks of Large-Volume Intravenous Fluid Therapy by Bacteria, Endotoxins, Trace Elements, and Particulate Matter....Pages 133-138
Parenteral Nutrition in Patients with Acute Renal Failure Treated by Continuous Arteriovenous Hemofiltration....Pages 139-153
Energy Balance and Survival in Patients with Acute Renal Failure....Pages 154-160
Drug Dosage in Patients on Continuous arteriovenous Hemofiltration....Pages 161-166
Importance of Continuous and Slow Fluid Withdrawal in Patients with Impending Cardiogenic Shock....Pages 167-173
Pulmonary Interstitial Edema: An Indication for Continuous Arteriovenous Hemofiltration?....Pages 174-181
Ultrafiltration During Cardiopulmonary Bypass....Pages 182-190
Experiences with Continuous Arteriovenous Hemofiltration in Surgical Intensive Care Patients....Pages 191-195
Intensive Care Potentials of Continuous Arteriovenous Hemofiltration....Pages 196-199
Differential Indications for the Use of Continuous Arteriovenous Hemofiltration....Pages 200-205
Limitations and Pitfalls of Continuous Arteriovenous Hemofiltration....Pages 206-212
Slow Continuous Ultrafiltration — Supplemental Therapy to Intermittent Hemodialysis....Pages 213-219
Continuous Pump-Driven Hemofiltration in Renal Failure....Pages 220-224
Diagnostic Hemoperfusion During Continuous Arteriovenous Hemofiltration in Patients with Septicemic Acute Renal Failure....Pages 225-227
Intestinal Substitution in Arteriovenous Hemofiltration — An Experimental Study on Inexpensive Long-Term Application of Continuous Arteriovenous Hemofiltration....Pages 228-233
Cerebral Edema: Treatment by Continuous Arteriovenous Hemofiltration – A Case Report....Pages 234-239
Back Matter....Pages 240-244