Hemodiafiltration

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The application of hemodiafiltration has recently expanded due to evidence from large studies and clinical investigations. This book offers an updated review of its evolution, advances, and clinical results. The first part covers historical notes and the development of various hemodiafiltration forms, driven by technological progress in membranes, machines, and fluids. The subsequent section delves into the theoretical rationale behind hemodiafiltration, analyzing mass separation processes, hydraulic properties of dialyzers, fluid mechanics, and crossfiltration in hollow fiber hemodialyzers. Different techniques are outlined, highlighting unique transport mechanisms and related technologies. The final section discusses the clinical effects of hemodiafiltration. By encompassing various technologies, this publication provides a comprehensive overview of the technical and clinical possibilities of hemodiafiltration, from molecular foundations to practical applications. It serves as a valuable resource for implementing hemodiafiltration in daily practice, catering to beginners and experts, scientists and physicians, as well as students and senior faculty members.