Using a dialysis machine to remove toxic waste from the blood of a patient who has acute or chronic renal failure. A healthy kidney is involved in removing waste products from the blood. If the kidney ceases to function adequately the toxic waste in the blood will accumulate which can rapidly cause death. Kidney dialysis is also known as renal dialysis and hemodialysis. ...more »
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