Nephrol Dial Transplant (2002) 17: 32-34
© 2002 European Renal Association-European Dialysis and Transplant Association
SECTION III: Biocompatibility
III.1 Biochemical reactions subsequent to complement and leukocyte activation
AbstractGuideline III.1
A. Dialyzer membranes with the lowest degree of complement and leukocyte activation should be applied. Dialyzer membranes that induce strong complement and leukocyte activation, inflammatory reactions, and/or a blunting of the response of leukocytes to stimuli should be avoided.
(Evidence level: B)