Polyethersulfone: Membranes for Multiple Clinical Applications
Since high-permeability membranes were first introduced, their performance has constantly improved. The publication at hand focuses on a new polymer, polyethersulfone, which was designed to provide better hydraulic permeability as well as high diffusive performance, thus allowing for fine tuning for different clinical applications. In the first part of the book, physico-chemical characteristics and ultrastructural features of the polyethersulfone membrane with regard to different clinical uses ranging from low to high permeability membranes are dealt with. The second part is devoted to clinical applications of the polyethersulfone membrane in ESRD. Its high biocompatibility, combined with the matching set up of the hemodialyzer, was associated with stable functional efficiency and permeability with regard to albumin, amino acids, beta-2-microglobulin and sepsis-associated cytokines in different hemodialytic modalities such as hemodiafiltration, high-flux hemodialysis, paired hemodiafiltration (PHF online), and low-flux hemodialysis. This publication is intended for students, clinicians and researchers alike. Descriptions of innovative technological and methodological approaches regarding the evaluation of membrane and dialyzer performances and biocompatibility make it a useful basis for those interested in future comparisons among different hemodialyzers.
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1 - 12: Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Different Polyethersulfone Membranes
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13 - 26: Ultrastructural Features of Polyethersulfone MembranesByM. Ballestri;M. BallestriaDivision of Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplantation, andSearch for other works by this author on:C. Martino;C. MartinoaDivision of Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplantation, andSearch for other works by this author on:M. Tonelli;M. TonellibCIGS, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:P. Inguaggiato;P. InguaggiatoaDivision of Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplantation, andSearch for other works by this author on:A. AlbertazziA. AlbertazziaDivision of Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplantation, andSearch for other works by this author on:
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27 - 36: Flow Dynamic Characteristics of DIAPES® HemodialyzersByA. Brendolan;A. BrendolanDepartment of Nephrology, Ospedale San Bortolo, Vicenza, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:C. Tetta;C. TettaDepartment of Nephrology, Ospedale San Bortolo, Vicenza, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:A. Granziero;A. GranzieroDepartment of Nephrology, Ospedale San Bortolo, Vicenza, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:V. D´Intini;V. D´IntiniDepartment of Nephrology, Ospedale San Bortolo, Vicenza, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:V. Bordoni;V. BordoniDepartment of Nephrology, Ospedale San Bortolo, Vicenza, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:C. RoncoC. RoncoDepartment of Nephrology, Ospedale San Bortolo, Vicenza, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:
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37 - 42: Elimination of Cytokines from Plasma by Ultrafiltration Using Conventional Polysulfone or DIAPES® MembranesByR. SchindlerR. SchindlerDepartment of Nephrology and Internal Intensive Care Medicine, Charité-Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Humboldt University, Berlin, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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43 - 54: Hemodiafiltration and High-Flux Hemodialysis with Polyethersulfone MembranesByS. David;S. DavidaNephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Internal Medicine Departments, University Hospital, Parma;Search for other works by this author on:D. Gerra;D. GerraaNephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Internal Medicine Departments, University Hospital, Parma;Search for other works by this author on:C. De Nitti;C. De NittibClinical and Laboratory Research Department, Bellco SpA, Mirandola;Search for other works by this author on:B. Bussolati;B. BussolaticDepartment of Pharmacology, University of Turin;Search for other works by this author on:U. Teatini;U. TeatinidDepartment of Nephrology and Dialysis, Bollate, Milan;Search for other works by this author on:G.R. Longhena;G.R. LonghenadDepartment of Nephrology and Dialysis, Bollate, Milan;Search for other works by this author on:C. Guastoni;C. GuastonieDepartment of Nephrology and Dialysis, Legnano, Milan, Italy, andSearch for other works by this author on:N. Bellotti;N. BellottieDepartment of Nephrology and Dialysis, Legnano, Milan, Italy, andSearch for other works by this author on:F. Combarnous;F. CombarnousfDépartement de Néphrologie et Dialyse, Hôpital E. Herriot, Lyon, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:C. TettaC. TettabClinical and Laboratory Research Department, Bellco SpA, Mirandola;Search for other works by this author on:
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55 - 58: Efficiency in Hemodialysis with Polyethersulfone Membrane (DIAPES®)ByF. Locatelli;F. LocatelliDivision of Nephrology, A. Manzoni Hospital, Lecco, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:S. Di Filippo;S. Di FilippoDivision of Nephrology, A. Manzoni Hospital, Lecco, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:C. ManzoniC. ManzoniDivision of Nephrology, A. Manzoni Hospital, Lecco, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:
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59 - 67: Amino Acid Loss with PolyethersulfoneByG. Garibotto;G. GaribottoaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Nephrology Division, University of Genoa, andSearch for other works by this author on:F. Fiorini;F. FiorinibDialysis Unit, Sanremo Bussana Hospital, San Remo, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:M.R. Sala;M.R. SalaaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Nephrology Division, University of Genoa, andSearch for other works by this author on:M. Marchelli;M. MarchelliaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Nephrology Division, University of Genoa, andSearch for other works by this author on:D. Verzola;D. VerzolaaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Nephrology Division, University of Genoa, andSearch for other works by this author on:D. Rossi;D. RossiaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Nephrology Division, University of Genoa, andSearch for other works by this author on:A. SofiaA. SofiaaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Nephrology Division, University of Genoa, andSearch for other works by this author on:
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68 - 79: In vivo Evaluation of Cellular and Inflammatory Response to a New Polyethersulfone MembraneByS. Stefoni;S. StefoniaNephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplantation Unit, Department of Clinical Medicine and Applied Biotechnology, andSearch for other works by this author on:L. Coli;L. ColiaNephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplantation Unit, Department of Clinical Medicine and Applied Biotechnology, andSearch for other works by this author on:G. Cianciolo;G. CiancioloaNephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplantation Unit, Department of Clinical Medicine and Applied Biotechnology, andSearch for other works by this author on:G. Donati;G. DonatiaNephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplantation Unit, Department of Clinical Medicine and Applied Biotechnology, andSearch for other works by this author on:V. Dalmastri;V. DalmastriaNephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplantation Unit, Department of Clinical Medicine and Applied Biotechnology, andSearch for other works by this author on:V. Orlandi;V. OrlandiaNephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplantation Unit, Department of Clinical Medicine and Applied Biotechnology, andSearch for other works by this author on:F. D´Addio;F. D´AddioaNephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplantation Unit, Department of Clinical Medicine and Applied Biotechnology, andSearch for other works by this author on:E. RamazzottiE. RamazzottibCentral Laboratory, S. Orsola University Hospital, Bologna, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:
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80 - 87: Cytokine Production in Standard Hemodialysis with a New Polyethersulfone Membrane: A Cross-Over StudyByB. Memoli;B. MemoliaDepartment of Nephrology, University Federico II of Naples, andSearch for other works by this author on:V. Bisesti;V. BisestiaDepartment of Nephrology, University Federico II of Naples, andSearch for other works by this author on:M.T. Saravo;M.T. SaravoaDepartment of Nephrology, University Federico II of Naples, andSearch for other works by this author on:P. Esposito;P. EspositoaDepartment of Nephrology, University Federico II of Naples, andSearch for other works by this author on:R. D´Arcangelo;R. D´ArcangeloaDepartment of Nephrology, University Federico II of Naples, andSearch for other works by this author on:V. Nicosia;V. NicosiaaDepartment of Nephrology, University Federico II of Naples, andSearch for other works by this author on:C. Clienti;C. ClientiaDepartment of Nephrology, University Federico II of Naples, andSearch for other works by this author on:M. Andreucci;M. AndreucciaDepartment of Nephrology, University Federico II of Naples, andSearch for other works by this author on:A. Esposito;A. EspositoaDepartment of Nephrology, University Federico II of Naples, andSearch for other works by this author on:C. TettaC. TettabClinical and Laboratory Research Department, Bellco, Mirandola, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:
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88 - 98: High-Flux On-Line Hemodiafiltration with Polyethersulfone Membranes: Performances in Hemodiafiltration and Impact of Glucose AdministrationByD.H. Krieter;D.H. KrieteraDepartment of Nephrology andbRenal Research and Training Institute, Lapeyronie University Hospital, Montpellier, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:H.L. Moragues;H.L. MoraguesaDepartment of Nephrology andbRenal Research and Training Institute, Lapeyronie University Hospital, Montpellier, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:K. Martin;K. MartinbRenal Research and Training Institute, Lapeyronie University Hospital, Montpellier, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:B. CanaudB. CanaudaDepartment of Nephrology andbRenal Research and Training Institute, Lapeyronie University Hospital, Montpellier, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:
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99 - 105: Paired Hemodiafiltration: Technical Assessment and Preliminary Clinical ResultsByF. Pizzarelli;F. PizzarelliaNephrology Unit, SM Annunziata Hospital, Florence, andSearch for other works by this author on:T. Cerrai;T. CerraiaNephrology Unit, SM Annunziata Hospital, Florence, andSearch for other works by this author on:C. TettaC. TettabResearch Department, Bellco, Mirandola, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:
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106 - 109: Electrolyte Dialysance Using a Polyethersulfone Membrane (DIAPES®) in Relation to Urea ClearanceByS. Di Filippo;S. Di FilippoDivision of Nephrology, A. Manzoni Hospital, Lecco, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:C. Manzoni;C. ManzoniDivision of Nephrology, A. Manzoni Hospital, Lecco, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:F. LocatelliF. LocatelliDivision of Nephrology, A. Manzoni Hospital, Lecco, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:
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110 - 116: Handling of High-Permeability DIAPES®: Practical ConsiderationsByJ. PotierJ. PotierService Hémodialyse, CH Louis Pasteur, F–50102 Cherbourg, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:
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117 - 125: Biocompatibility of DIAPES®ByM. Bonomini;M. BonominiInstitute of Nephrology, G. D’Annunzio University, Chieti, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:S. Di Stante;S. Di StanteInstitute of Nephrology, G. D’Annunzio University, Chieti, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:V. SirolliV. SirolliInstitute of Nephrology, G. D’Annunzio University, Chieti, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:
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126 - 143: Continuous Hemofiltration with Polyethersulfone Membranes Evaluated by Tele-MonitoringByA. Pacitti;A. PacittiaSchool of Biotechnology, Nephrology, University of Turin, andSearch for other works by this author on:V. Cantaluppi;V. CantaluppiaSchool of Biotechnology, Nephrology, University of Turin, andSearch for other works by this author on:R. Fenoglio;R. FenoglioaSchool of Biotechnology, Nephrology, University of Turin, andSearch for other works by this author on:C. De Nitti;C. De NittibClinical and Laboratory Research Department, Bellco SpA, Mirandola, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:C. TettaC. TettabClinical and Laboratory Research Department, Bellco SpA, Mirandola, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:
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144 - 152: Performance of DIAPES® Filters in CRRTByR. BellomoR. BellomoDepartment of Nephrology, St. Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza, Italy, aIntensive Care Department, Austin and Repatriation Medical Center, Melbourne, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on: