Hemoperfusion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005202",
  "term": "Hemoperfusion",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A medical procedure used to remove toxic substances from the blood by passing it over an adsorbent material outside the body. The patient's blood is circulated through a device containing activated charcoal or resin beads, which bind to the toxins. This technique is employed in cases of severe poisoning or drug overdose when hemodialysis is ineffective.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1236 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/hemoperfusion/"
}