Haemodialysis is used to treat End-stage renal failure. It involves taking blood out of a patient to an artificial kidney (dialyser) for cleansing (dialysis). After cleaning, the blood is returned to the patient. The excessive water is also removed during the process. Normally, a patient needs to receive dialysis two to three times per week, each dialysis takes 4-5 hours.
Haemodialysis was first introduced in Hong Kong in 1960’s and the technology is now mature. The number of haemodialysis centres in Hong Kong is rapidly increasing in the past few years, reflecting the increasing acceptance of this method of treatment.
