artificial kidney

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical device
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs dialysis machine
gptkbp:alternativeTo kidney transplant
gptkbp:cause infection
complications
hypotension
blood clotting
gptkbp:component gptkb:cell_membrane
blood pump
dialysate
dialyzer
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label artificial kidney
gptkbp:improves quality of life for kidney failure patients
gptkbp:introducedIn 1943
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Willem_Kolff
gptkbp:lifesaving_for end-stage renal disease patients
gptkbp:regulates FDA (in the United States)
gptkbp:relatedTo peritoneal dialysis
bioartificial kidney
wearable artificial kidney
gptkbp:removes excess fluid from blood
waste products from blood
gptkbp:requires trained personnel
regular maintenance
vascular access
gptkbp:used_in hospitals
dialysis centers
home dialysis
gptkbp:usedFor hemodialysis
renal replacement therapy
treating kidney failure
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Willem_Kolff
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5