Three hollow fiber dialyzers.

Hollow fiber dialyzers with a variety of sizes and performance characteristics are presently available for the dialysis of adult patients. We evaluated three currently available follow fiber adult dialyzers in vitro and in vivo during treatment of adult patients. All three dialyzers, Gambro GF-120H, Gambro GF-120L, and Travenol CF-1211 were well suited for the dialysis of adult patients. By considering the clinical status of the patients and the performance characteristics of the dialyzer (solute removal, ultrafiltration, priming volume, etc.), it is possible to employ the follow fiber dialyzer which most precisely meets the needs of the patient, without increasing risk factors associated with hemodialysis.