We compared the blood compatibility of hemofilters using two types of polysulfone (PSf) membranes and one type of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) membrane commonly used in blood purification therapy in Japan. After 48 hours of blood circulation, the platelet count in the PMMA group was significantly lower than in the PSf group. Observation with a scanning electron microscope showed a large amount of platelet adhesion on the PMMA membrane. It was suggested that the hydrophobic nature of the PMMA membrane affects its blood compatibility, and it was clarified that the PMMA membrane is inferior in blood compatibility compared to the PSf membrane. This was presented in a poster.
Personal Contribution: I was responsible for the research planning, data collection and analysis, and the preparation of the abstract and slides.
Co-authors: Konomi Togo, M. Yamamoto, M. Imai, K. Akiyama, A.C. Yamashita
