Clin Nephrol

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Clin Nephrol · May 2014

Evaluation of acid-base control, electrolyte balance, and filter patency of a Prismaflex-based regional citrate anticoagulation protocol for pre-dilution continuous veno-venous hemodiafiltration.

Regional citrate anticoagulation (RCA) is increasingly used in patients requiring continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). This study evaluated a new RCA protocol based on the Prismaflex® dialysis device and an isotonic citrate solution (prismocitrate) for pre-dilution continous veno-venous hemodiafiltration. ⋯ The evaluated Prismaflex®/ Prismocitrate-based citrate anticoagulation protocol provides insufficient control of blood acid-base and electrolyte balance.

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