Evaluation of the potassium adsorption capacity of a potassium adsorption filter during rapid blood transfusion

H. Matsuura, Y. Akatsuka, C. Muramatsu, S. Isogai, Y. Sugiura, S. Arakawa, M. Murayama, M. Kurahashi, H. Takasuga, T. Oshige, T. Yuba, S. Mizuta, N. Emi

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Abstract

The concentration of extracellular potassium in red blood cell concentrates (RCCs) increases during storage, leading to risk of hyperkalemia. A potassium adsorption filter (PAF) can eliminate the potassium at normal blood transfusion. This study aimed to investigate the potassium adsorption capacity of a PAF during rapid blood transfusion. We tested several different potassium concentrations under a rapid transfusion condition using a pressure bag. The adsorption rates of the 70-mEq/l model were 76·8%. The PAF showed good potassium adsorption capacity, suggesting that this filter may provide a convenient method to prevent hyperkalemia during rapid blood transfusion.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)428-431
Number of pages4
JournalVox Sanguinis
Volume108
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01-05-2015

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Hematology

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