Fracción de filtración en terapias convectivas continuas

Abstract

Extracorporeal purification treatments are a very usual techniques in the intensive care units. Those treatments are essential for critical patients. Their knowledge and skill leads to a more efficient and effective treatment for the patient and the calculation of the filtration fraction adds to all these objectives.

This paper offers some simple calculations of this parameter, taking into account blood flow and fluid in the pre- or post-filter replacement.

If it's possible to simulate the kidney in these treatments, we will be able to work in the most optimal filter conditions and increases the filter lifespan. Finally, and as a consequence of the above, avoid complications derived from the increase in transfusions to these critical patients.