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dialysisor hemodialysisProcess of removing blood from a patient with kidney failure, purifying it with a hemodialyzer (artificial kidney), and returning it to the bloodstream. Many substances (including urea and inorganic salts) in the blood pass through a porous membrane in the machine into a sterile solution; particles such as blood cells and proteins are too large to pass. This process controls the acid-base balance of the blood and its content of water and dissolved materials. hemodialysis [‚hē·mō·di′al·ə·səs] (medicine) The filtering of toxic solutes and excess fluid from the blood via an external membranous coil placed between the blood and a rinsing solution. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Director-at-large of the National Association of Vascular Access Networks in the United States (US), Jim Lacy, gave a presentation on controversial issues in management of vascular access devices. The need for reliable vascular access remains the Achilles heel of hemodialysis. These vascular access punctures require rapid closure and careful management immediately following the procedure. |
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