hemodialysis process

Nursing Procedure and Interventions for Hemodialysis

Hemodialysis – Cleansing the blood of accumulated waste products Uses 1. Short term therapy in acutely ill clients 2. Long term use in clients with end-stage renal disease Hemodialysis requires five things: 1. Access to patient’s circulation (usually via fistula) 2. Access to a dialysis machine and dialyzer with a semipermeable membrane 3. The appropriate […]