acute kidney failure and dyalisis

zacharie · Newbie Joined: 06 Jan 2006 Posts: 2

My grandpa has acute kidney failure. My parents and I are worried, of course, because we know how serious this illness is. She will go to dialysis and we hope that it will help her somehow. Can somebody tell me something more about acute kidney failure and dyalisis, please? Thanks!

herb · Newbie Joined: 01 Sep 2005 Posts: 2

Frequently patients in acute kidney failure need hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis to filter fluids and wastes from the bloodstream. A dialysis typically lasts three to four hours, depending on the type of dialyzer used and the physical condition of the patient. Dialysis is used several times a week until acute kidney failure is reversed.

acute kidney failure and dyalisis

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