
Chapter 13: Definitions
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Post-filter calcium
concentration
The post-filter calcium concentration indicates the efficacy of the
regional citrate anticoagulation and can be used as a control parameter.
Predilution
Adding substituate upstream of the haemofilter.
Substituate
The substituate is the replacement fluid used in haemofiltration.
Systemic calcium
concentration
Systemic calcium concentration is the concentration of systemic ionised
calcium. This measured value is used to verify and control calcium
substitution.
UF volume
The ultrafiltration volume is the fluid volume removed from the blood by
filtration which is required for the patient to lose weight. (The removal
rate is indicated in ml/h.)
Venous section
The venous section is the section of the extracorporeal circuit from the
dialyser outlet port to the patient.
Venous return pressure
The venous return pressure is the pressure at a defined site in the
venous section, e.g., in the bubble catcher.
13.2 Abbreviations
Fig.
Figure
AC
Alternating current
BP
Blood pump
Ca
Calcium
Ci
Citrate
CRRT
Continuous renal replacement therapy
CVVH
Continuous venovenous haemofiltration
CVVHD
Continuous venovenous haemodialysis
CVVHDF
Continuous venovenous haemodiafiltration
DC
Direct current
HF
Haemofiltration
HP
Haemoperfusion
Pre-Post CVVH
High-volume continuous venovenous haemofiltration
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