*2.3.1 Intradialytic haemolysis*

Acute haemolysis during haemodialysis can be due to variety of causes, which include [12]:


d.Drugs: aspirin, sulfonamides, penicillins, etc.

Diagnosis is evident with grossly translucent haemolysed blood observed in the tubing.

Evaluation should include, complete blood count, peripheral blood smear, reticulocyte count, haptoglobin, lactate dehydrogenase, coombs test and analysis of water and dialysis equipment.
