Common procedures
Haemodialysis
Performed in Nephrology.
What is it?
Haemodialysis is a treatment for serious kidney failure: a machine, called an artificial kidney, filters the blood to remove waste the kidneys can no longer remove. The cleaned blood is then returned to the body.
What to expect
Sessions take place regularly, often three times a week, and last several hours. The care team watches the person throughout the session.
General information that does not replace your doctor’s advice or the instructions given before a test.
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