Protocol for Local On-Site Dialysate Production for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Kidney360
; 2(7): 1152-1155, 2021 07 29.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1776829
ABSTRACT
AKI frequently occurs in patients with COVID-19, and kidney injury severe enough to require RRT is a common complication among patients who are critically ill. During the surge of the pandemic, there was a high demand for dialysate for continuous RRT, and this increase in demand, coupled with vulnerabilities in the supply chain, necessitated alternative approaches, including internal production of dialysate. Using a standard hemodialysis machine and off-the-shelf supplies, as per Food and Drug Administration guidelines, we developed a method for on-site dialysate production that is adaptable and can be used to fill multiple bags at once. The use of a central reverse osmosis unit, dedicated hemodialysis machine, sterile bags with separate ports for fill and use, and frequent testing will ensure stability, sterility, and-therefore-safety of the produced dialysate. The dialysate made in house was tested and it showed both stability and sterility for at least 30 hours. This detailed description of our process for generating dialysate can serve as a guide for other programs experiencing similar vulnerabilities in the demand versus supply of dialysate.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Acute Kidney Injury
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Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
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COVID-19
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
Kidney360
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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