Definitions
- A medical procedure used to remove waste and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are not functioning properly. - Referring to the process of separating particles or molecules from a solution using a semipermeable membrane. - Talking about the process of adjusting the concentration of a solution by adding or removing water.
- A specific type of dialysis that uses a machine to filter the blood outside the body and return it to the body. - Referring to the process of removing waste and excess fluid from the blood using a machine and a semipermeable membrane. - Talking about the medical treatment for patients with end-stage renal disease who require regular hemodialysis sessions.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the removal of waste and excess fluid from the blood.
- 2Both use a semipermeable membrane to filter the blood.
- 3Both are medical procedures used to treat kidney disease.
- 4Both require specialized equipment and trained professionals to perform.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Dialysis is a broader term that includes various methods of removing waste and excess fluid from the blood, while hemodialysis specifically refers to the use of a machine to filter the blood.
- 2Method: Hemodialysis uses a machine to filter the blood outside the body, while dialysis can refer to other methods such as peritoneal dialysis.
- 3Frequency: Hemodialysis is typically performed three times a week for several hours each session, while dialysis may be performed more or less frequently depending on the patient's needs.
- 4Location: Hemodialysis is usually performed in a specialized clinic or hospital setting, while dialysis can be performed at home or in a clinical setting.
- 5Cost: Hemodialysis is generally more expensive than other forms of dialysis due to the use of specialized equipment and the need for trained professionals.
Remember this!
Dialysis and hemodialysis are both medical procedures used to remove waste and excess fluid from the blood in patients with kidney disease. However, hemodialysis specifically refers to the use of a machine to filter the blood outside the body, while dialysis is a broader term that includes various methods of removing waste and excess fluid from the blood. Hemodialysis is typically performed three times a week in a specialized clinic or hospital setting, while dialysis can be performed at home or in a clinical setting.
