Hemodialysis
The function of normal healthy kidneys involves filtering blood and eliminating excess fluid in urine form. They also produce vital substances that help maintain the body in a healthy state. If the kidneys fail to work, as usual, medical providers can recommend hemodialysis to replace essential kidney functions.
Hemodialysis is one of the most prominent forms of dialysis. It involves the use of a hemodialyzer (artificial kidney) to get rid of waste and excess fluid from the blood. Through the artificial kidney, the blood is filtered and eliminated from the body. The filtered blood will then be put back into the body using the dialysis equipment.