First dialysis machine

The first dialysis machine was a groundbreaking device designed to take over the kidney's function of filtering waste, excess water, and toxins from the blood. Invented in the 1940s, it used a process called hemodialysis, where blood is drawn from the patient, cleaned through a special filter called a dialyzer, and then returned to the body. This innovation allowed people with kidney failure to survive and manage their condition outside of a risky, invasive process. It marked the beginning of modern dialysis treatments, significantly improving outcomes for patients with severe kidney problems.