Reportedly, approximately two hours after treatment start, the patient complained of a heat sensation.The ultrafiltration rate was stopped, an unspecified amount of saline was provided and the dialysis fluid temperature reduced to 36 degrees c; however, the patient then became disoriented.Another 300ml of saline was provided and the treatment was terminated with blood return.In addition, patient received oxygen therapy and was transfused the next day.Blood sample was taken and the laboratory tests confirmed the presence of hemolysis.The patient was transferred to the emergency unit at the hospital where remained hospitalized for fourteen days.No kinking or anomaly was observed at the level of the blood circuit during treatment.No additional information is available.
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