The history of hemodialysis in China

Abstract The technique of hemodialysis was introduced into China more than 50 years ago; and both research and use of clinical hemodialysis began in mid‐1960s to late‐1960s. A brief review of the history of hemodialysis in China is presented here, including a brief description of pioneers and their contributions, local development and use of dialyzers, hemodialysis machines, and vascular access, and dialysis management and logistics.