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

  • H. Matsuura
  • , Yoshiki 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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