A novel pump-free ultrafiltration rate modulation system for continuous renal replacement therapy applications

A novel pump-free ultrafiltration rate modulation system for continuous renal replacement therapy applications

Extracorporeal ultrafiltration is an attractive alternative to diuretics for removing excess plasma water in critically ill patients suffering from fluid overload. In continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), ultrafiltration occurs in isolated form (SCUF) or supplemented by replacement fluid infusion (CVVH) and the net fluid removal rate is controlled by peristaltic pumps. The research program addresses a pump-free solution for regulating the ultrafiltration rate in CRRT applications.

The results of this research program have been published here