Microemboli, developed during haemodialysis, pass the lung barrier and may cause ischaemic lesions in organs such as the brain

• The infused and returning fluid from HD devices contains air microbubbles that enter the patient without triggering any alarms. These small emboli pass the lung and may cause ischaemic lesions in organs supported by the arterial circuit, such as the brain.

Ämnesord

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Klinisk medicin -- Urologi och njurmedicin (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Clinical Medicine -- Urology and Nephrology (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

haemodialysis

hazards with haemodialysis

microbubbles

microemboli

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