Maintenance Hemodialysis (MHD)
is a treatment for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) where the kidneys are no longer able to perform their essential functions.
Sustained Low-Efficiency Dialysis (SLED)
dialysis that combines elements of both conventional intermittent hemodialysis (IHD) and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).
ICU Dialysis
refers to dialysis treatments provided to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), typically for conditions such as acute kidney injury (AKI).
Pathology
Pathology is the branch of medicine that deals with the study of diseases, their causes, processes, development, and effects on the body.
Pump Catheter
medical device used to deliver fluids, medications, or other treatments directly into a patient's body through a catheter, typically with the assistance of a mechanical pump.
AV Fistula
surgical connection made between an artery and a vein, typically in the arm, for the purpose of providing access for hemodialysis treatment.