A<unk>  or diachysis is a therapeutic device to assist in performing the functions of the<unk>  in persons with<unk>  damage. Such<unk> s focus either on removing the accumulating toxins<unk>  dialysis), or providing additional replacement of the metabolic functions of the<unk>  through the inclusion of hepatocytes to the device (bioartificial<unk>  device). The artificial extracorporeal<unk><unk>  these<unk> s provide are being trialled to help people with acute<unk>  failure (ALF) or acute-on-chronic<unk>  failure. The primary functions of the<unk>  include removing toxic substances from the blood, manufacturing blood proteins, storing energy in the form of glycogen, and secreting bile. The hepatocytes that perform these tasks can be killed or impaired by disease, resulting in hepatic insufficiency. A sudden onset of life-threatening hepatic insufficiency is known as acute<unk>  failure (ALF), and it is for the treatment of such failure that<unk> s are needed.
Liver support system
Artificial organ
Minimized extracorporeal circulation
Pediatric advanced life support
Peritoneovenous shunt
Life support
Transplant engineering
Transfusion medicine