Practical haemodialysis began with cellophane and heparin: the crucial role of William Thalhimer (1884-1961).
Cameron
J S
JS
Renal Unit, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, Guy's, King's and St Thomas' Medical Schools, King's College, London, UK.
D002476:Cellophane / Q000266:history*; D006493:Heparin / Q000266:history*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000266:history / Q000628:therapy; D009519:New York City; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000266:history*
D006493:Heparin; D002476:Cellophane