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What is the purpose of having no urea in fresh dialysate?
What is the purpose of having no urea in fresh dialysate?
To encourage diffusion from the blood.
Why are glucose and other useful molecules present in fresh dialysate?
Why are glucose and other useful molecules present in fresh dialysate?
To minimize their loss from the blood.
How does a hemodialysis treatment typically last?
How does a hemodialysis treatment typically last?
About four hours.
What type of molecules can diffuse through the semi-permeable membrane in the Dialyser?
What type of molecules can diffuse through the semi-permeable membrane in the Dialyser?
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What is the purpose of the saline solution in hemodialysis?
What is the purpose of the saline solution in hemodialysis?
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Why is a close match in blood and tissues important for a kidney transplant?
Why is a close match in blood and tissues important for a kidney transplant?
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Where is the transplanted kidney typically grafted in a kidney transplant surgery?
Where is the transplanted kidney typically grafted in a kidney transplant surgery?
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What happens if the match between the donor and recipient is not close enough in a kidney transplant?
What happens if the match between the donor and recipient is not close enough in a kidney transplant?
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What is the best long-term treatment for kidney failure?
What is the best long-term treatment for kidney failure?
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How can donors provide kidneys for transplantation?
How can donors provide kidneys for transplantation?
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