Prior to treatment, patients are typically administered a dose of heparin, an anticoagulant that prevents blood clotting, to ensure the free flow of blood through the dialyzer and an uninterrupted dialysis run for the patient.
Hemodialysis
Hemodialysis treatment may be required to reduce serum potassium levels in hyperkalemic patients with impaired kidney function
Most hemodialysis patients require treatment three times a week, for an average of three to four hours per dialysis "run"
Hemodialysis
hemodialysis
This test requires a blood sample.
Most hemodialysis patients require treatment three times a week, for an average of three-four hours per dialysis "run." Specific treatment schedules depend on the type of dialyzer used and the patient's current physical condition
No special preparations are necessary for this test.
Patients with kidney disorders need to be treated with dialysis. Devices that perform dialysis are simply called dialysis machines (dialyzers). For more information on dialysis follow the links below.
No special preparation is needed to use a hyperbaric chamber other than educating patients about what to expect during treatment.
Before beginning a monthly BSE, a woman's breasts should be completely exposed.
That's called Dialysis.