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NASA NTRS · 19720000370

Small, low cost, artificial kidney

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Disposable hemodialyzer is described that can be used at home by non-medically trained personnel. Short lengths of semipermeable membrane tubes are arranged in parallel, supported by plastic mesh and encased in epoxy at ends. Tubes are connected to input and output blood manifolds which are separated by dialysate chamber. Daily dialysis requires only two hours or less.

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Lavender, A. R., Markley, F. W.. 1972-12-01. Small, low cost, artificial kidney. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19720000370

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