GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EXCRETORY SYSTEM

KIDNEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which are basic components of a dialysis machine?
A
blood compartment
B
Compartment for dialysis fluid
C
Semipermeable membrane
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are three main components to a haemodialysis machine-the heamodialyser (artificial kidney), the dialysis membrane, and the dialysate.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dialysate, also called dialysis fluid, dialysis solution or bath, is a solution of pure water, electrolytes and salts, such as bicarbonate and sodium.

Detailed explanation-3: -We recommend recording initial weight, final weight, dry weight, dialyzer, station number, initial BP and final BP, number of hours of dialysis, access used, BFR, dialysis flow rate, dialysate composition used (Na, K, calcium, bicarbonate), conductivity, temperature, anticoagulation, any other medications administered.

Detailed explanation-4: -It the artifical process of filtering blood, which is done to remove the nitrogenous waste products that can result in toxicity inside the system. The blood of the patient from the radial artery moves through the dialysis machine and removes the excess salts along with urea, uric acid and creatinine.

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