Guidelines for Management- Dialysis Safety

Usually, additional medications to imitate kidney functions are needed for dialysis patients. Phosphate binders and erythropoiesis-stimulating substances fall under this category. Any medications a patient is taking should be evaluated because many medications rely on the kidneys for clearance and...

• Dialysis, derived from the Greek word meaning "dissolution," involves the movement of molecules across a semi-permeable membrane. Hemodialysis specifically refers to this process when it occurs in contact with blood using an artificial membrane. Thomas Graham first demonstrated solute movement across a semi-permeable membrane, while Avil and Rontri performed the first dialysis on dogs. The first human hemodialysis was performed by Dr. Haas, though it faced complications. Dr. John Paul created the first working dialysis machine, and Albert Kittley developed an improved model.