Historical Events tagged with "hemodialysis"
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Health & Medicine
First Implant of Scribner's Hemodialysis Shunt
March 9th, 1960 65 years ago
Dr. Belding Hibbard Scribner successfully implants a vascular shunt into a patient, a groundbreaking procedure that allows the patient to undergo regular hemodialysis. This innovation is pivotal for patients with kidney failure, as it provides a reliable method for blood access, revolutionizing renal care. The shunt enables multiple dialysis sessions without repeated punctures, greatly improving patient comfort and treatment efficiency.
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