History of haemodialysis In this article we will describe the history of haemodialysis, a procedure where a dialysis machine and is used to filter blood before it is returned to the body. History (upto 1914) Scottish chemist Thomas Graham, known as the ‘father of dialysis’, first described dialysis in 1854. He used osmosis (the movement of […]
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Yuri Yurijevich Voronoy and team, Kherson, Ukraine (1933) – see below Early history Transplantation is not new. In 4-5th Century BC, the Indian physician Sushruta and his medical students developed plastic surgical transplants for reconstructing noses, earlobes etc; these were amputated as religious, criminal, or military punishment. This was published in Sushruta samhita (ca.
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What is haemodialysis (HD)? Keep track of your kidney data with PKB Key Points Haemodialysis (HD) is usually done for 4 hours, three times a week Access to the bloodstream is required for haemodialysis, using either a fistula, graft or line Haemodialysis can be done at your base hospital, satellite unit (near where you live),
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What is peritoneal dialysis (PD)? Keep track of your kidney data with PKB Key Points Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is done at home There are two types: APD (machine based at night) and CAPD (manual, 4 times through the day) Both need to be done every day The main complication is an infection of the tummy
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