Hemofiltration

Hemofiltration is a type of renal replacement therapy used to treat kidney failure. It is a system which uses blood and a dialysis membrane to separate and remove excess waste, electrolytes and toxins from the blood. It is typically used in severe cases where the kidneys are not able to keep up with the electrolyte, waste and fluid balance of the body on their own. The filtered blood is then returned to the body with added electrolytes and other substances to keep the body in balance, which helps to avoid the side effects that can be caused by traditional dialysis. Hemofiltration is an effective and efficient way to treat kidney failure and can be beneficial in both short-term and long-term treatments.