The Story of When Kidneys Fail and the Contribution of Air Vice-Marshal Sir Ralph Jackson

The document highlighted the significant contributions of Air Vice-Marshal Sir Ralph Jackson and the Royal Air Force Medical Services to the development of haemodialysis technology in the UK. Jackson, leading the unit at Princess Mary's RAF Hospital, Halton, was instrumental in advancing dialysis technology by using the Kolff Twin Coil Artificial Kidney and incorporating innovations such as portability and improved electronic monitoring. His work set the standard for new dialysis units across the UK, including in major cities like Dublin, Belfast, and Edinburgh. The document aimed to address the previous omission of Jackson's contributions in the evolution of haemodialysis technology.