Unlike traditional machines where dialysate flow automatically rises with blood flow (e.g., 500 mL/min dialysate for 300 mL/min blood), the 6008 keeps dialysate flow low (300 mL/min) during the initial phase to:
Maintains a stable core body temperature to support hemodynamic stability. fresenius 6008
The system offers contemporary sodium balance control to individualize fluid management, though this is currently recommended primarily for patients over 40 kg. Pediatric Utility and Constraints Hemodiafiltration for children with stage 5 chronic kidney
A major differentiator for the 6008 is its focus on environmental and economic efficiency, often referred to as "eco-dialysis". often referred to as "eco-dialysis".
Hemodiafiltration for children with stage 5 chronic kidney disease
It is one of the few machines available that supports HDF in children weighing 10 kg or more when using a dedicated pediatric circuit.
The Fresenius 6008 series is ideal for: