CASE DISCUSSION

Hemodialysis: Overview

Presented from India by Dr. Govardhan Gupta

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Case Description

Hemodialysis is a medical procedure used to treat kidney failure by filtering waste products, excess fluids, and toxins from the blood. This process involves diverting blood from the body to a dialysis machine, where it passes through a special filter called a dialyzer. The cleaned blood is then...

Case Summary

Hemodialysis is a widely known treatment for kidney failure, understood by healthcare workers from nurses to nephrologists. The session aims to clarify aspects of hemodialysis through bilateral communication, covering indications, modalities, apparatus, access, and complications, both chronic and acute.

Speaker Profile

Dr. Govardhan Gupta

Alumni - Dr. Vaishampayan Memorial Government Medical College

Consultant Nephrologist & Renal Transplant Physician, Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Kolkata

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