Method for determining sodium clearance of dialyzer

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5716531
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08893125

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A method is described for determining the sodium clearance of a dialyzer. Dialysate containing sodium ions is circulated through the dialysate side of the dialyzer. Water is continuously circulated through the blood side of the dialyzer, the water being single passed through the blood side of the dialyzer. Measurements of the conductivity of the dialysate are made prior to the dialysate entering the dialyzer, and measurements of the conductivity of the dialysate are made after the dialysate has passed through the dialyzer. The clearance of the sodium ions by the dialyzer is calculated from the measurements of conductivity. The measurements of conductivity of the dialysate after passing through the dialyzer becomes substantially constant as the dialysate and water are circulated through the dialyzer. The sodium clearance corresponds to urea clearance of the dialyzer, since the two molecules are approximately the same size.

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BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INCONE BAXTER PARKWAY DEERFIELD IL 60015
BAXTER HEALTHCARE SA8152 GLATTPARK (OPFIKON)

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bell, Eric Wheeling, IL 19 420
Feldsein, Thomas M Palatine, IL 10 1515
Kenley, Rodney S Libertyville, IL 35 2862
Matthews, Dawn Grayslake, IL 11 1226
Peter, Jr Frederick H Barrington, IL 12 1826

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