Where is dialysis done? Dialysis can be done in a hospital, in a dialysis unit that is not part of a hospital, or at home. You and your doctor will decide which place is best, based on your medical condition and your wishes.
What is the site of dialysis?
As a hemodialysis patient, your access is one of the following: A fistula, an access made by joining an artery and vein in your arm. A graft, an access made by using a piece of soft tube to join an artery and vein in your arm. A catheter, a soft tube that is placed in a large vein, usually in your neck.
Where does dialysis come from?
The first scientific descriptions of these procedures dates back to the 19th century and came from the Scottish chemist Thomas Graham, who became known as the “Father of Dialysis.” At first, osmosis and dialysis became popular as methods used in chemical laboratories that allowed the separation of dissolved substances ...
