[Modern blood detoxification methods in pediatrics].

During the last years four new methods for detoxication of blood in pediatric patients have been introduced: chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), hemofiltration (HF), plasmapheresis (PH) and hemoperfusion (HP). Chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis and hemofiltration are useful in treatment of chronic renal insufficiency in children. Antibody-mediated and immune complex diseases as well as endogenous and exogenous intoxications can be treated by plasmapheresis. Hemoperfusion today is one of the most important therapeutic measures in lifethreatening intoxications of children.