Hemodialysis

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Hemodialysis uses an what for what

Hemodialysis uses an EXTERNAL SEMI-PERMEABLE MEMBRANE for DIFFUSION

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The dialysis fluid has no what, but appropriate what of what and what

The dialysis fluid has no WASTES, but appropriate CONCENTRATIONS of NUTRIENTS and ELECTROLYTES

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The blood and dialysis fluid are always what, maintaining a high what for what

The blood and dialysis fluid are always MOVING, maintaining a high CONCENTRATION GRADIENT for WASTES

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Advantages

  • Three treatments 3-4 times a week

  • normal activities without have to think about dialysis can be maintained

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Disadvantages

  • Dialysis takes 3-4 hours

  • higher build-up of toxins