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The artificial kidney component of a dialysis machine containing a semipermeable membrane that filters waste and excess fluid from blood.
A dialyzer consists of thousands of hollow fibers (or flat sheets) made of biocompatible polymers like polysulfone or polyethersulfone. Blood flows through the fibers while dialysate flows on the outside, allowing diffusion of waste products (urea, creatinine) and ultrafiltration of excess fluid. Key specifications include surface area (0.8-2.5 m²), membrane type (high-flux vs low-flux), and KoA (mass transfer area coefficient). Dialyzer selection depends on patient size, treatment goals, and clinical conditions. Reuse of dialyzers (common in India) requires strict reprocessing protocols tracked by ZuvFlo's inventory module.
A medical procedure that filters waste products, excess fluids, and toxins from the blood using a dialysis machine when the kidneys can no longer perform this function adequately.
A dimensionless number used to quantify dialysis adequacy, where K = dialyzer clearance, t = treatment time, and V = volume of distribution of urea.
The process of removing excess fluid from a patient's blood during dialysis by applying pressure across the dialyzer membrane.
The specially formulated solution used in dialysis that draws waste products and excess electrolytes from the blood across the dialyzer membrane.
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This content is a general reference, not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment plan. Do not change your diet, fluids, medicines, or dialysis plan without your nephrologist or renal dietitian. Individual recommendations depend on your labs, medications, conditions, and care plan.