Dialüsaatori

Dialüsaatori, also known as a dialysis machine, is a medical device used to perform dialysis, a process that removes waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are unable to function adequately. Dialysis is a critical treatment for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), which occurs when the kidneys have lost nearly all their function.

There are two main types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Hemodialysis is the most common form, involving the use of a dialysis machine to filter the blood outside the body. The patient's blood is pumped through a dialyzer, a semipermeable membrane that removes waste products and excess fluid. The cleaned blood is then returned to the body.

The dialüsaatori consists of several key components: a blood pump, a dialyzer, a dialysate reservoir, and a control console. The blood pump circulates the patient's blood through the dialyzer, while the dialysate reservoir contains a solution that helps remove waste products from the blood. The control console allows healthcare professionals to monitor and adjust the dialysis process.

Peritoneal dialysis, on the other hand, uses the patient's own abdominal lining as a filter. A dialysis solution is infused into the abdominal cavity, where it diffuses waste products from the blood into the peritoneal cavity. The solution is then drained and replaced with fresh dialysate.

Dialysis is typically performed three times a week, with each session lasting about four to five hours. It is a complex and time-consuming process that requires careful monitoring and adjustment by healthcare professionals. Despite its challenges, dialysis has significantly improved the quality of life for millions of patients with ESRD, allowing them to maintain a relatively normal lifestyle.