Effect of Dialyser Reuse on the Efficacy of Haemodialysis in Patients of Chronic Kidney Disease in DevelopingWorld

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Haemodialysis (HD) is the mainstay of renal replacement therapy.in developing world. Due to economic constraints, dropout rates are very high. The current economics of dialysis is back breaking for the average Indian. Effective reuse of dialysers for haemodialysis can help in bringing down the cost of hemodialysis. The dialyser reuse is still infrequent in developing countries like India with hot climatic conditions because of fear of infections. This study was undertaken to know whether dialyser reuse is cost effective and safer option in developing countries like India.