This is a real situation. Image not to be used in a defamatory context. Haemodialysis nursing. Close-up of a nurse preparing a heparin injection for a

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This is a real situation. Image not to be used in a defamatory context. Haemodialysis nursing. Close-up of a nurse preparing a heparin injection for a patient undergoing haemodialysis. Heparin is used to prevent the clotting of the blood. Kidney dialysis (haemodialysis) is used for those with reduced or failing kidney function. A machine is used to remove waste and excess water from the blood, a function normally served by the kidneys. Photographed in the UK at an NHS (National Health Service) hospital.

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