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Nomenclature of Extracorporeal Blood Purification Therapies for Acute Indications: The Nomenclature Standardization Conference.
Ostermann et al., Blood Purif 2023
DOI: 10.1159/000533468
New Consensus on Extracorporeal Blood Purification Terminology
An international consensus conference in November 2022 has led to a standardized definition and nomenclature for extracorporeal blood purification (EBP) therapies. These therapies are now uniformly described as techniques utilizing an extracorporeal circuit to remove or modulate substances in the blood, aiming to restore physiological balance, support organ function, or perform detoxification.
The importance of this consensus lies in its potential to reduce confusion and improve understanding among clinicians and researchers. The agreed-upon categories of acute EBP techniques include renal replacement therapy, isolated ultrafiltration, hemoadsorption, and plasma therapies. These can be used individually or in combination, depending on the clinical scenario.
This new framework is significant as it clarifies the language around EBP, which is essential for both clinical application and the advancement of research in the field.