9781639272747
David Thompson
American Medical Publishers
English
2021
Nephrology
243
$ 162.99
The function of the kidneys is to filter the blood and remove excess waste and fluid from the body. In certain situations, kidneys might not be able to fulfil their function due to chronic kidney disease. In such cases, dialysis therapy becomes necessary. It is a treatment that filters and purifies the blood using a machine, called a dialysis machine. There are three different types of dialysis, namely, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and continuous renal replacement therapy. Maintaining good blood pressure and blood sugar level, drinking plenty of water, and following a healthy lifestyle can prevent kidney damage. This book discusses the fundamentals as well as modern approaches to dialysis therapy. The various studies that are constantly contributing towards advancing technologies and the evolution of this area of medicine are examined in detail. Scientists and students actively engaged in the study of nephrology will find this book full of crucial and unexplored concepts.