White blood count in patients on regular haemodialysis. Issue 5675 (11th October 1969)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Papadimitriou, M.; Baker, L. R. I.; Seitanidis, B.; Sevitt, L. H.; Kulatilake, A. E.
• Is Part Of: BMJ. Volume 4:Issue 5675(1969)
• Page Start: 67
• Page End: 69
• Publication Date: 1969-10-11
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/bmj.4.5675.67
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1447

Abstract

Abstract : Total white cell, neutrophil, and lymphocyte counts were compared in patients with chronic renal failure treated successively by conservative means (low-protein diet), regular haemodialysis, and renal allotransplantation. The lowest total white cell and neutrophil counts and the highest lymphocyte counts were found in patients on regular haemodialysis. A rapid fall in neutrophil count during the first half-hour of dialysis and a more gradual fall between the first and sixth hours were observed. Adherence of neutrophils and mononuclear cells to the cuprophane (PT 150) dialysis membrane has been shown.