Haemodialysis
Haemodialysis
Haemodialysis (pronounced: hee-mo-die-uh-luh-sis), also spelled hemodialysis, is a medical procedure used to remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are not functioning properly.
Etymology
The term "haemodialysis" comes from the Greek words "haima" (blood) and "dialysis" (dissolution, dialysis).
Procedure
Haemodialysis involves diverting blood to a machine, known as a dialyser, where it is cleaned before being returned to the body. This process is usually carried out three times a week and each session lasts for about four hours.
Related Terms
- Dialyser: A machine used in haemodialysis to clean the blood.
- Renal failure: A medical condition where the kidneys fail to adequately filter waste products from the blood.
- Peritoneal dialysis: Another form of dialysis that uses the lining of the abdomen to filter the blood.
- Fistula: A surgically created connection between an artery and a vein, often used for access during haemodialysis.
- Dialysis adequacy: A measure of how effectively dialysis is removing waste products from the blood.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Haemodialysis
- Wikipedia's article - Haemodialysis
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