Haemolysis in haemodialysis

Summary at a Glance This is a review article on haemolysis in haemodialysis patients, highlighting the causes, investigation and management of such clinical situations. ABSTRACT Haemolysis in haemodialysis, although rare in current times, is associated with significant mortality and morbidity. As su...

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Published in:Nephrology (Carlton, Vic.) Vic.), 2017-11, Vol.22 (11), p.838-847
Main Authors: Tharmaraj, Dhakshayini, Kerr, Peter G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anemia
Cannula
Cardiovascular diseases
chloramine
Chloramines - toxicity
Dyspnea
Heart diseases
Hemodialysis
Hemolysis
Humans
International standards
Membranes, Artificial
Morbidity
Nausea
Oxidative Stress
Pain
Pancreatitis
Purification
Renal Dialysis - adverse effects
Respiration
Shear Strength
Sterilization
Temperature
uremia
Vigilance
Water Pollutants, Chemical - toxicity
Water treatment
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Summary:Summary at a Glance This is a review article on haemolysis in haemodialysis patients, highlighting the causes, investigation and management of such clinical situations. ABSTRACT Haemolysis in haemodialysis, although rare in current times, is associated with significant mortality and morbidity. As such prompt recognition, treatment, analysis of root cause and correction of underlying causative factors is crucial. Dialysate, extracorporeal circuit and patient related factors all contribute to haemolysis risk. Haemolysis can manifest with non‐specific signs and symptoms including but not restricted to hypertension, nausea, pain (abdominal, chest, back) and dyspnoea. It may present acutely during the dialysis session or may take a protracted course. Potential life threating consequences include; hyperkalaemia induced cardiac arrhythmias, profound anaemia and associated acute coronary events and respiratory distress, and severe necrotizing pancreatitis. Chronic haemolysis results in impaired endothelial function thus contributing to the long‐term cardiovascular risk profile in haemodialysis patients. Stringent national and international standards, technological advancements in membrane and dialysis equipment design, dialyser purification methods and water treatment systems have greatly reduced the incidence of haemolysis. Despite these improvements recognition of haemolysis risk and ongoing clinical vigilance is important.
ISSN:1320-5358
1440-1797
DOI:10.1111/nep.13119