Artificial Kidney also knew as Dilayser is one of the best things happened to renal failure patients. In this Dialyser there are many different kinds in that we have differentiated this dialyser Based on the Membrane Used and Based on the Flux, both of this differentiation have their own role in dialysis treatment.
Based on the Membrane Used:
The main component of a Dialyser is its Semi-permeable Membrane which acts as a filter that allows only certain selected particles to pass through. Thousands of these membranes are packed inside a plastic cylindrical container to form a Dialyser.
This semi-permeable membrane is made up of materials, such as; Cellulose which is processed cotton, Substituted cellulose that is processed cotton mixed with synthetic plastics and Synthetic membranes which are just plastics. With the use of cellulose-based membranes in the past, the patients used to get allergic reactions, and it’s been solved now a day’s by using dialysers made up of synthetic membranes as it is bio-compatible and causes less allergic reactions to the patients who are on dialysis.
Based on the Flux:
Here Flux means the ability of the membrane to filter water and particles. Based on flux the Dialysers are differentiated into High Flux Dialyser which filters large-sized waste particles and more amount of water from the blood. Low Flux Dialyser which filters small sized waste particles and excess water from the blood. Middle Flux Dialyser which filters low and medium-sized particle along with the excess amount of water present in the blood.
Now let me ask you something! Do you know which types of these above Dialysers are used in your dialysis treatment?
If Yes! Good. It’s good to know what is happening in your dialysis treatment. If No, then no worries your nephrologist had already chosen a dialyser which is best suitable for you by analyzing your previous dialysis data and your regular blood test reports.
Thank you
Here is a reminder!
Drink Less Water, Eat Less Potassium.
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