Hemodialysis product
Hemodialysis Product
Hemodialysis product (pronunciation: hee-mo-die-AL-uh-sis) is a medical device used in the treatment of kidney disease and kidney failure. The term originates from the Greek words 'haima' meaning blood and 'dialusis' meaning dissolution or separation.
Definition
A hemodialysis product is a type of dialysis equipment that filters waste, extra salt, and water to prevent them from building up in the body when the kidneys are no longer able to perform these functions. This process is known as hemodialysis.
Components
The main components of a hemodialysis product include a dialyzer, a dialysis machine, and a dialysis solution. The dialyzer is the part of the machine that does the actual filtering of the blood. The dialysis machine controls the flow of the blood and the dialysis solution. The dialysis solution, also known as dialysate, contains water, electrolytes, and a buffer, which helps in the removal of waste from the blood.
Usage
Hemodialysis products are used in both acute and chronic kidney failure. They are typically used in a hospital or a dialysis center, but can also be used at home with proper training and supervision.
Related Terms
- Dialysis: A process that removes waste and excess water from the blood, typically used to treat advanced kidney disease or kidney failure.
- Dialyzer: The part of a dialysis machine that filters the blood.
- Dialysate: The solution used in dialysis that contains water, electrolytes, and a buffer.
- Kidney disease: A condition in which the kidneys are damaged and can't filter blood as well as they should.
- Kidney failure: A condition in which the kidneys have stopped working and are no longer able to filter waste products from the blood.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hemodialysis product
- Wikipedia's article - Hemodialysis product
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