An improved type of continuous dialyzer specifically designed for use as an artificial kidney has been described. A thin film of blood is made to flow between 2 sheets of cellophane supported between rubber pads which are grooved to allow passage of a dialyzing solution. Details of its operation are given and its application in the treatment of acute renal insufficiency in dogs is described.
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Skeggs et al. (1949) studied this question.