Dialysis is process in which the removal of extra fluid and nitrogenous waste from patients blood stream to maintain electrolytes balance in the body of Kidney failure patients.
Types of Dialysis
1. Hemodialysis
The process of hemodialysis is an intense, intermittent therapy. Major dialytic function(clearance of solute and fluid removal or ultrafiltration) are accomplished over relatively short time periods.
It uses bicarbonate to provide base equivalent.
2. Peritoneal Dialysis
The process of peritoneal dialysis in which involves the transport of solutes and water across a peritoneal membrane that separates two fluid containing compartments.
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