Citrate Anticoagulation for Postdilutional Online Hemodiafiltration with Calcium-Containing Dialysate and Infusate: Significant Clotting in the Venous Bubble Trap

Abstract

Regional citrate anticoagulation using calcium-containing dialysate/infusate during postdilutional online hemodiafiltration results in a high incidence of venous bubble trap clotting.