Korean J Urol.  1974 Sep;15(3):163-172.

Experiences of Hemodialysis using Kill Type Artificial Kidney (12 cases)

• Song DO

Abstract

This report summarizes the authors' experiences in 119 dialysis on 12 patients of chronic renal failure treated at Sacred Heart Hospital from Jan. 1, 1973 through May 14, 1974 using Kill type artificial kidney. The average effect of 119 hemodialysis in correcting abnormal blood levels of B.U.N., creatinine, potassium and changes of body weight are as follows; Blood urea nitrogen 115.2mg% -> 70.6mg%, Serum creatinine 9.7 mg% -> 7.5mg% Serum potassium 5.2 mEq/L -> 3.8mEq/L, Body weight 55.1kg -> 52.9kg

Keyword

hemodialysis; artificial kidney

MeSH Terms

Blood Urea Nitrogen
Body Weight
Creatinine
Dialysis
Heart
Humans
Kidney Failure, Chronic
Kidneys, Artificial*
Potassium
Renal Dialysis*
Creatinine
Potassium