Hemofiltration

Hemofiltration is a form of extracorporeal fluid removal therapy used in the treatment of acute kidney injury and other kidney-related conditions. It works by using a pump to move a patient's blood through an external filter, which separates the human blood cells and other solid materials from the liquid. The filter removes excess fluids and waste products, such as creatinine and urea, from the bloodstream. The filtered blood is then returned to the body. The main benefit of hemofiltration is that it can help maintain balance between fluids and electrolytes, thereby improving patient’s prognosis. It is a safe, cost-effective, and easily-administered therapy with few side effects. Hemofiltration, as a form of dialysis, is an important tool for managing end-stage kidney failure and can be used in both critical and non-critical settings.