| Theme | The Front of Dialysate Purification Technologies in Hemodialysis Therapy | |
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| Title | Guidelines for dialysis fluid purification by Japan Association for Clinical Engineering Technologists | |
| Publish Date | 2007/05 | |
| Author | Junji Uchino | Medical Engineering Section, Mihama Hospital / Journal of Japan Association for Clinical Engineering Technologists |
| Author | Tadayuki Kawasaki | Department of Clinical Engineering, Maeda Institute of Renal Research / Journal of Japan Association for Clinical Engineering Technologists |
| [ Summary ] | An examination of the international standard proposal concerning purification of dialysis fluids was carried out. In connection with this study, clinical engineering technologists were also asked for their opinions through related associations. Purification was defined as the design and management of machines which do not produce contamination by chemical substances or microbial contamination. Product water and dialysis fluid, can be used for safe treatment. The guidelines for dialysis fluid purification have been decided on and have shown favorable results. The guidelines consist of a purpose statement, a definition, criteria for control, clinical observations and verification, specifications for the security and safety of technicians doing a specialized kind of work delivering dialysis treatment. These guidelines were developed with relatively little field observation. It is important to create an operations manual which is adapted for individual locations. Safer dialysis treatment at particular institutions may be provided by utilizing, information developed on the basis of guidelines, for each institution. |
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