Open AccessHemofiltration and Plasmapheresis in Newborns Using a Small Blood Pump System
Author(s) -
Rolf Bambauer,
G. A. Jutzler,
H. J. Jesberger,
G. Löffler,
H. G. Limbach,
Nikolaus Graf,
Joachim Richter,
I Volkmer
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
asaio transactions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2375-0952
pISSN - 0889-7190
DOI - 10.1097/00002480-198907000-00132
Subject(s) - plasmapheresis , medicine , hemofiltration , extracorporeal , hemodialysis , intensive care medicine , disease , pediatrics , surgery , immunology , antibody
Extracorporeal detoxification methods in newborns and premature infants are unavailable and contraindicated because of technical problems. The authors' experiences with a blood pump unit that was miniaturized for hemodialysis, hemofiltration, and plasmapheresis in newborns are reported. In 28 newborns and premature infants, 32 hemofiltrations, 3 hemodialyses, and 57 plasmaphereses were carried out for different diseases. Thirteen of 28 patients died despite hemofiltration and/or plasmapheresis as a result of their primary disease and/or immaturity, and 15 patients improved.