May 1, 2024
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Dialysis is a medical procedure that removes waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are not working properly. It is used to treat patients with kidney failure, which can be caused by a variety of factors, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and autoimmune diseases.
Benefits of Dialysis
- Can help to remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood
- Can help to improve kidney function
- Can help to prevent kidney failure
- Can help to improve overall health and quality of life
How Is Dialysis Performed?
Dialysis is typically performed in a hospital or dialysis center. There are two main types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
Hemodialysis
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Reading list
We've selected five books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Dialysis.
This textbook provides a practical, clinical approach to hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis techniques, with a focus on the patient's perspective.
Provides a comprehensive review of hemodialysis, the most common type of dialysis. It covers all aspects of hemodialysis, from the basics to the latest advances in the field.
Provides a concise and accessible overview of end-stage renal disease and its treatment options, including different types of dialysis and kidney transplantation.
While not focused exclusively on dialysis, this comprehensive textbook offers an overview of how dialysis contributes to treatment in the ICU setting.
Provides a comprehensive overview of advanced dialysis therapy, covering all aspects of the topic from the basics to the latest advances in the field.
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