a. Energy: Fats serve as a fuel for energy production. Fat is also an important storage form of body fuel. b. Essential Nutrients: Dietary triglycerides supply the body with essential fatty acids.
Ultrafiltration is the part of the hemodialysis process where fluid is removed from the bloodstream and is often done with the sole purpose of taking fluid off when diuretics aren't doing the trick, or the kidneys have taken a hit and need relief from fluid overload. SLED is hemodialysis at a slower rate.
The Wearable Artificial Kidney, also known as the WAK, is a miniaturized dialysis device that can be worn like a tool belt. It connects to a patient via a catheter. Like more sizable dialysis machines, it was designed to filter the blood of people whose kidneys are no longer working.