May
10
2010
A number of dialysis clinics are developing high bacteria counts in their water for patient treatments. Bacteria from the carbon tanks is mostly removed by the RO. The RO is not 100% effective though, therefore; to protect the patient, all acute dialysis machines should have an ultrafilter. An excellent discussion on this issue can be found on RenalWeb. The Nephros DSU can provide the protection needed for portable RO machines in the acute and home hemo dialysis settings.
Oct
26
2009
A new initiative was announced by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, to fight costly and dangerous health care-associated infections (HAI’s).
According to the Oct. 23/PRNewswire-USNewswire article, nearly 2 million patients develop HAI’s, which contribute to 99,000 deaths each year and $28-$33 billion in health care costs.
Hospital water systems are a source of many infections. Water purification will reduce or eliminate these waterborne infections. Nephros Dual Stage Ultrafilters can be easily installed (and replaced); thus allowing healthcare facilities to eliminate bacteria, viral agents, cysts, fungi and biological endotoxins at the point of use.
Aug
26
2009
According to a letter titled “ESRD: State of the Art and Charting the Challenges for the Future” that was sent to the Director of the White House Office of Health Reform, June 5, 2009:
“The inflammatory process is an ever-present phenomenon, but is likely enhanced by not using optimal water treatment in the dialysis process. Toxin exposure with our current AAMI water standards is too high in the U.S. as compared to Europe (where ultrapure water is used more commonly for dialysis).”
AAMI guidelines for water in acute dialysis units are being reviewed. It is anticipated that in October, there will be new recommendations for ultrapure water for dialysis treatments in acute units. The thought process is that acute patients are more at risk for infection; therefore the standard AAMI water for dialysis is not sufficient.
The Nehros DSU contains a .005 micron membrane to eliminate bacteria, viral agents, cysts, cungi and biological endotoxins. The DSU will produce ultrapure water when used post RO/DI.
A number of dialysis clinics are developing high bacteria counts in their water for patient treatments. Bacteria from the carbon tanks is mostly removed by the RO. The RO is not 100% effective though, therefore; to protect the patient, all acute dialysis machines should have an ultrafilter. An excellent discussion on this issue can be found on RenalWeb. The Nephros DSU can provide the protection needed for portable RO machines in the acute and home hemo dialysis settings.