| Theme | Dialysis Therapy and Respiratory Systems | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Pulmonary embolism | |
| Publish Date | 1997/12 | |
| Author | Osamu Saito | Jichi Medical School, Nephrology of Division |
| Author | Yasuhiro Ando | Jichi Medical School, Nephrology of Division |
| Author | Yasushi Asano | Jichi Medical School, Nephrology of Division |
| [ Summary ] | Pulmonary embolism is one of the most severe complications in hemodialysis patients. Ordinarily, blood circulates in the closed system and maintains a constant temperature. However, hemodialysis is administerd under extra-body circulation and unstable temperatures. Arterio-venous shunting also produces venous thrombosis and occurs pulmonary thrombosis. This is a review of the mechanism of pulmonary embolism under such special circumstances in hemodialysis. | |