Haemodialysis
Haemodialysis is a form of Renal Dialysis which removes waste products from the blood by passing it out of the body through a filtering system (dialyser) and returning it, cleaned, to the body.
Description
Haemodialysis is a CLINICAL INTERVENTION.
Haemodialysis is a form of Renal Dialysis which removes waste products from the blood by passing it out of the body through a filtering system (dialyser) and returning it, cleaned, to the body.
For further information on Haemodialysis, see Kidney Patient Guide - Haemodialysis.
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Attribute | CRITICAL CARE ACTIVITY CODE | references in description Haemodialysis |
| Data Element | CRITICAL CARE ACTIVITY CODE | references in description Haemodialysis |
| NHS Business Definition | Haemodialysis | references in description Haemodialysis |
| NHS Business Definition | Renal Dialysis | references in description Haemodialysis |