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How Does a Dialysis Machine Help Kidneys?: Patients undergoing dialysis are well aware of the routine of this process. Reaching the clinic, getting weighed, getting temperature and blood pressure checked, getting a needle inserted if there is no catheter, then connecting the tubes to the dialyzer and sitting on a chair for a few hours, all this is part of their routine. But during those hours of waiting, have you ever wondered how this dialysis machine works and how it helps the kidneys? Let us tell you in detail.
How does the machine work?
First of all let us understand what the machine does. Information about kidney health Davita According to, the dialysis machine prepares a liquid called dialysate. This fluid helps in removing dirt and excess waste products from your blood. It also helps in maintaining the balance of electrolytes and minerals in the body. During treatment, the machine continuously monitors the flow of blood flowing out of your body. Sometimes the alarm that sounds is part of this monitoring system to let staff know that something needs to be checked.
The plastic canisters kept near the machine actually contain the solution needed to make dialysate. These include an acidic solution containing electrolytes and minerals, bicarbonate which is similar to baking soda and pure water. The machine prepares dialysate by mixing all these in the right proportion. During the treatment, your blood and dialysate flow together inside the dialyzer, but they do not come in direct contact. Dirt gets filtered from the blood and goes into dialysate and later that liquid is drained into the drain.
How does blood go out of the body and back in?
For this, there is special blood tubing, which takes the blood from your access to the dialyzer. This tube passes through a blood pump, which moves in a circular motion. This pump pushes the blood forward and after being filtered, sends it back to the body. To prevent blood clots from forming during treatment, a medicine called heparin is given. Doctors decide its quantity for each patient. This medicine slowly enters the blood tube through the heparin pump installed in the machine through a syringe, so that the blood does not clot.
Air traps are there for safety
For safety, air traps are installed in the machine, which prevent air from entering the blood tube. Even if an air bubble gets inside, the sensor immediately stops the pump and an alarm sounds. Blood flow is stopped until the problem is resolved. The machine continuously checks the blood pressure, flow, temperature and mix of dialysate. An alarm sounds on any abnormality and the flow of blood or liquid is stopped if necessary. This is the reason why different alarms are heard many times during treatment, these are for your safety.
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Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.
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