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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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Compare and contrast the following terms: Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis

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Introduction:

Dialysis is a process of separating the soluble crystalloids from the colloid in a mixture using a dialyzer (a semipermeable membrane usually made of cellulose or cellophane that is highly permeable to most of the solutes but relatively impermeable to protein and completely impermeable to blood cells).

Indications of dialysis include the following:

Individuals with acute reversible renal failure (may require treatment for some days or weeks).
Individuals with chronic irreversible renal failure (may require treatment several times a week for the rest of their lives unless a renal transplant is done).
Individuals suffering from a drug overdose or poisoning.