dialyysipotilailla

Dialyysipotilailla refers to a person who is undergoing dialysis, a medical treatment used to manage kidney failure. Dialysis is a process that removes waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are unable to perform this function adequately. There are two main types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.

Hemodialysis involves the use of a machine to filter the blood outside the body. The patient's blood is pumped through a dialyzer, which is a device containing semipermeable membranes. These membranes allow water and waste products to pass through while retaining essential substances like red blood cells and proteins. The cleaned blood is then returned to the patient's body.

Peritoneal dialysis, on the other hand, uses the patient's own abdomen as a filter. A solution containing dialyzing fluid is infused into the abdominal cavity, and waste products diffuse from the blood into this fluid. The fluid is then drained and replaced with fresh dialyzing fluid, and the process is repeated several times a day.

Dialyysipotilailla require regular dialysis sessions, typically three times a week for hemodialysis or multiple times a day for peritoneal dialysis. They must also adhere to a strict diet and medication regimen to manage their condition effectively. The goal of dialysis is to maintain a balance of electrolytes and fluids in the body, thereby improving overall health and quality of life.