Specialized perfusion protocol for whole-body hyperthermia

摘要

A method for extracorporeal blood treatment which utilizes a hemodialysis machine capable of heating the dialysis fluids to 48 DEG C., a hollow-fiber, high efficiency hemodialyzer, and a tubular heat exchanger-in addition to various probes and catheters and heated anterior and posterior blankets for the patient-to effect extracorporeal treatment without adverse effect on blood physiology and without the need for general anesthesia.