Dialysis: How Does It Work?
Author: Jassin M. Jouria, MD
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Jassin M. Jouria, MD
Jassin M. Jouria is a medical doctor, professor of academic medicine, and medical author. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine and has completed his clinical clerkship training in various teaching hospitals throughout New York, including King’s County Hospital Center and Brookdale Medical Center, among others. Dr. Jouria has served as a test prep tutor and instructor for Kaplan. He has developed several medical courses and curricula for a variety of educational institutions. Dr. Jouria has also served on multiple levels in the academic field including faculty member and Department Chair. Dr. Jouria continues to serves as a Subject Matter Expert for several continuing education organizations covering multiple basic medical sciences.
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Course Summary
Healthy kidneys eliminate waste and excess water from our blood, but when kidneys stop doing their job because of illness or injury, dialysis offers an artificial alternative to ensure that patients stay healthy. Depending on the patient’s specific illness or injury, dialysis may be a chronic need or may only be required temporarily until the kidney is healthy enough to function. This course offers a closer look at how dialysis functions within the body.
Course Format
Homestudy
Course Syllabus
- Introduction
- The Purpose of Dialysis
- Dialysate Function
- Hemodialysis
- Risk of Infection
- The Hemodialyzer
- Atriovenous Fistula
- Atriovenous Graft
- Central Venous Catheter
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Catheter Placement
- Dialysis Treatment
- Frequency of Dialysis
- Dialysis Session Length
- Summary