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Small, low cost, artificial kidneyDisposable hemodialyzer is described that can be used at home by non-medically trained personnel. Short lengths of semipermeable membrane tubes are arranged in parallel, supported by plastic mesh and encased in epoxy at ends. Tubes are connected to input and output blood manifolds which are separated by dialysate chamber. Daily dialysis requires only two hours or less.
Document ID
19720000370
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Lavender, A. R.
Markley, F. W.
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1972
Subject Category
Life Sciences
Report/Patent Number
AEC-10011
Accession Number
72B10371
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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