Advantages and disadvantages of dialysis.

Advantages: 1)Reduces urea levels of patient, no overall change in glucose level, correct ion balance 2)no immune repressant drugs needed Disadvantages: 1)Expensive machinery 2)used 2-3 times a week 4-6 hour periods 3)Patients must moniter their diet, low salt intake 4)only temporary for as along as transplant needed otherwise they will die