Abstract
Continuous arteriovenous hemofiltration (CAVH) has been reported to be useful for removal of excessive body fluid in patients with congestive heart failure or generalized edema. Clinical effectiveness CAVH has been ascertained by our own experiences in 6 patients, especially in terms of safe and reliable fluid removal without marked influence on the cardiovascular system. However, CAVH is insufficient in removal of solutes and correction of electrolytes imbalance in severe renal failure patients. Therefore, a new technique of Continuous HF automated is developed and supplementation is added to CAVH using a simple balance system.
