Dialysis Treatment Options<\/h1><\/div>At Innovative Renal Care dialysis centers, we specialize in dialysis options tailored to your personalized care plan. The dialysis options, or modalities, offered include hemodialysis (in-center and home hemodialysis) and peritoneal. Some of our centers offer in-center nocturnal dialysis so you can dialyze while you sleep.<\/p>\n
We are recognized leaders in kidney care and will collaborate with your medical team to determine the best option for you or a loved one.<\/p>\n
Below, we explore various kidney failure treatment options and highlight the differences between in-center hemodialysis, home hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and nocturnal dialysis. At your initial consultation, we\u2019ll also share questions you can ask your nephrologist (kidney doctor.)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>What Does Dialysis Treat?<\/h3>\n
Dialysis is a long-term medical procedure for treating end-stage renal disease, also known as kidney failure.<\/p>\n
All types of dialysis help your body perform the essential functions of the kidneys (e.g., removing excess fluids and waste materials from your blood) when your kidneys can no longer do so properly. However, one type of dialysis treatment may better suit your unique medical needs than another.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div>What Are the Different Types of Dialysis Treatments?<\/h2><\/div>There are four kidney failure treatment options. Your dialysis care team will help you determine which dialysis options are right for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>
In-center hemodialysis <\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nDuring\u202fin-center hemodialysis<\/a>, your treatment session will be completed at one of our Innovative Renal Care dialysis clinics. During dialysis treatments, you will see many members of your care team, which include a nephrologist, registered nurse, certified technician, social worker, and registered dietitian. Each medical team member is specially trained in all aspects of dialysis care.<\/p>\nDuring the treatment, your blood is filtered through a dialysis machine. It mimics the function of healthy kidneys using a dialyzer (e.g., filter) to remove excess wastes and fluids from your blood.<\/p>\n
Patients receiving in-center hemodialysis typically need three to four weekly sessions. Each session takes about three or more hours to complete.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) <\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nUnlike in-center and home hemodialysis, which removes blood from your body to clean it,\u202fperitoneal dialysis\u202f<\/a>cleanses the blood inside the body. It uses the peritoneum, a membrane that lines the inside of your abdomen, as a natural filter. Your blood never leaves your body. Peritoneal dialysis is performed at home, not in a dialysis center.<\/p>\nDuring the treatment, a cleansing solution called dialysate is introduced into your abdomen through a catheter. The dialysate draws waste and excess fluid from your blood into the abdomen, which is later drained.<\/p>\n
PD is typically performed three, four, or five times in 24 hours because patients are not bound to any dialysis equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Home hemodialysis <\/h3><\/div><\/div>Home hemodialysis offers more flexibility in scheduling and reduces the need for multiple in-person visits to a dialysis center each week. This dialysis option is best for highly motivated individuals who want to maintain their active lifestyle and take greater responsibility for their care.<\/p>\nThis option requires keeping and maintaining dialysis medical equipment in your home. The skilled team at Innovative Renal Care will provide comprehensive training for each patient who chooses home dialysis, which includes operating, cleaning, sanitizing, and storing their hemodialysis equipment.<\/p>\n
While\u00a0home hemodialysis<\/a>\u00a0can be more flexible, it usually requires a care partner (e.g., a friend or family member) to help with treatments. It is not recommended for those with poor eyesight, fine motor skill impairment, depression, or cognitive decline.<\/p>\nThough every dialysis patient undergoes a comprehensive assessment and receives a personalized dialysis schedule based on their specific medical condition and overall health, home hemodialysis is typically performed three to four times weekly for about four hours per session.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Nocturnal dialysis<\/h3><\/div><\/div>Nocturnal (e.g., nighttime) dialysis takes place while you sleep. This treatment allows for longer and slower dialysis sessions, which can be gentler on your body and more closely mimic normal kidney function.<\/p>\n
At Innovative Renal Care dialysis centers, we specialize in dialysis options tailored to your personalized care plan. The dialysis options, or modalities, offered include hemodialysis (in-center and home hemodialysis) and peritoneal. Some of our centers offer in-center nocturnal dialysis so you can dialyze while you sleep.<\/p>\n
We are recognized leaders in kidney care and will collaborate with your medical team to determine the best option for you or a loved one.<\/p>\n
Below, we explore various kidney failure treatment options and highlight the differences between in-center hemodialysis, home hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and nocturnal dialysis. At your initial consultation, we\u2019ll also share questions you can ask your nephrologist (kidney doctor.)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>What Does Dialysis Treat?<\/h3>\n
Dialysis is a long-term medical procedure for treating end-stage renal disease, also known as kidney failure.<\/p>\n
All types of dialysis help your body perform the essential functions of the kidneys (e.g., removing excess fluids and waste materials from your blood) when your kidneys can no longer do so properly. However, one type of dialysis treatment may better suit your unique medical needs than another.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div>What Are the Different Types of Dialysis Treatments?<\/h2><\/div>There are four kidney failure treatment options. Your dialysis care team will help you determine which dialysis options are right for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>
In-center hemodialysis <\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nDuring\u202fin-center hemodialysis<\/a>, your treatment session will be completed at one of our Innovative Renal Care dialysis clinics. During dialysis treatments, you will see many members of your care team, which include a nephrologist, registered nurse, certified technician, social worker, and registered dietitian. Each medical team member is specially trained in all aspects of dialysis care.<\/p>\nDuring the treatment, your blood is filtered through a dialysis machine. It mimics the function of healthy kidneys using a dialyzer (e.g., filter) to remove excess wastes and fluids from your blood.<\/p>\n
Patients receiving in-center hemodialysis typically need three to four weekly sessions. Each session takes about three or more hours to complete.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) <\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nUnlike in-center and home hemodialysis, which removes blood from your body to clean it,\u202fperitoneal dialysis\u202f<\/a>cleanses the blood inside the body. It uses the peritoneum, a membrane that lines the inside of your abdomen, as a natural filter. Your blood never leaves your body. Peritoneal dialysis is performed at home, not in a dialysis center.<\/p>\nDuring the treatment, a cleansing solution called dialysate is introduced into your abdomen through a catheter. The dialysate draws waste and excess fluid from your blood into the abdomen, which is later drained.<\/p>\n
PD is typically performed three, four, or five times in 24 hours because patients are not bound to any dialysis equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Home hemodialysis <\/h3><\/div><\/div>Home hemodialysis offers more flexibility in scheduling and reduces the need for multiple in-person visits to a dialysis center each week. This dialysis option is best for highly motivated individuals who want to maintain their active lifestyle and take greater responsibility for their care.<\/p>\nThis option requires keeping and maintaining dialysis medical equipment in your home. The skilled team at Innovative Renal Care will provide comprehensive training for each patient who chooses home dialysis, which includes operating, cleaning, sanitizing, and storing their hemodialysis equipment.<\/p>\n
While\u00a0home hemodialysis<\/a>\u00a0can be more flexible, it usually requires a care partner (e.g., a friend or family member) to help with treatments. It is not recommended for those with poor eyesight, fine motor skill impairment, depression, or cognitive decline.<\/p>\nThough every dialysis patient undergoes a comprehensive assessment and receives a personalized dialysis schedule based on their specific medical condition and overall health, home hemodialysis is typically performed three to four times weekly for about four hours per session.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Nocturnal dialysis<\/h3><\/div><\/div>Nocturnal (e.g., nighttime) dialysis takes place while you sleep. This treatment allows for longer and slower dialysis sessions, which can be gentler on your body and more closely mimic normal kidney function.<\/p>\n
There are four kidney failure treatment options. Your dialysis care team will help you determine which dialysis options are right for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>
In-center hemodialysis <\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nDuring\u202fin-center hemodialysis<\/a>, your treatment session will be completed at one of our Innovative Renal Care dialysis clinics. During dialysis treatments, you will see many members of your care team, which include a nephrologist, registered nurse, certified technician, social worker, and registered dietitian. Each medical team member is specially trained in all aspects of dialysis care.<\/p>\nDuring the treatment, your blood is filtered through a dialysis machine. It mimics the function of healthy kidneys using a dialyzer (e.g., filter) to remove excess wastes and fluids from your blood.<\/p>\n
Patients receiving in-center hemodialysis typically need three to four weekly sessions. Each session takes about three or more hours to complete.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) <\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nUnlike in-center and home hemodialysis, which removes blood from your body to clean it,\u202fperitoneal dialysis\u202f<\/a>cleanses the blood inside the body. It uses the peritoneum, a membrane that lines the inside of your abdomen, as a natural filter. Your blood never leaves your body. Peritoneal dialysis is performed at home, not in a dialysis center.<\/p>\nDuring the treatment, a cleansing solution called dialysate is introduced into your abdomen through a catheter. The dialysate draws waste and excess fluid from your blood into the abdomen, which is later drained.<\/p>\n
PD is typically performed three, four, or five times in 24 hours because patients are not bound to any dialysis equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Home hemodialysis <\/h3><\/div><\/div>Home hemodialysis offers more flexibility in scheduling and reduces the need for multiple in-person visits to a dialysis center each week. This dialysis option is best for highly motivated individuals who want to maintain their active lifestyle and take greater responsibility for their care.<\/p>\nThis option requires keeping and maintaining dialysis medical equipment in your home. The skilled team at Innovative Renal Care will provide comprehensive training for each patient who chooses home dialysis, which includes operating, cleaning, sanitizing, and storing their hemodialysis equipment.<\/p>\n
While\u00a0home hemodialysis<\/a>\u00a0can be more flexible, it usually requires a care partner (e.g., a friend or family member) to help with treatments. It is not recommended for those with poor eyesight, fine motor skill impairment, depression, or cognitive decline.<\/p>\nThough every dialysis patient undergoes a comprehensive assessment and receives a personalized dialysis schedule based on their specific medical condition and overall health, home hemodialysis is typically performed three to four times weekly for about four hours per session.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Nocturnal dialysis<\/h3><\/div><\/div>Nocturnal (e.g., nighttime) dialysis takes place while you sleep. This treatment allows for longer and slower dialysis sessions, which can be gentler on your body and more closely mimic normal kidney function.<\/p>\n
During\u202fin-center hemodialysis<\/a>, your treatment session will be completed at one of our Innovative Renal Care dialysis clinics. During dialysis treatments, you will see many members of your care team, which include a nephrologist, registered nurse, certified technician, social worker, and registered dietitian. Each medical team member is specially trained in all aspects of dialysis care.<\/p>\n During the treatment, your blood is filtered through a dialysis machine. It mimics the function of healthy kidneys using a dialyzer (e.g., filter) to remove excess wastes and fluids from your blood.<\/p>\n Patients receiving in-center hemodialysis typically need three to four weekly sessions. Each session takes about three or more hours to complete.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Unlike in-center and home hemodialysis, which removes blood from your body to clean it,\u202fperitoneal dialysis\u202f<\/a>cleanses the blood inside the body. It uses the peritoneum, a membrane that lines the inside of your abdomen, as a natural filter. Your blood never leaves your body. Peritoneal dialysis is performed at home, not in a dialysis center.<\/p>\n During the treatment, a cleansing solution called dialysate is introduced into your abdomen through a catheter. The dialysate draws waste and excess fluid from your blood into the abdomen, which is later drained.<\/p>\n PD is typically performed three, four, or five times in 24 hours because patients are not bound to any dialysis equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> This option requires keeping and maintaining dialysis medical equipment in your home. The skilled team at Innovative Renal Care will provide comprehensive training for each patient who chooses home dialysis, which includes operating, cleaning, sanitizing, and storing their hemodialysis equipment.<\/p>\n While\u00a0home hemodialysis<\/a>\u00a0can be more flexible, it usually requires a care partner (e.g., a friend or family member) to help with treatments. It is not recommended for those with poor eyesight, fine motor skill impairment, depression, or cognitive decline.<\/p>\n Though every dialysis patient undergoes a comprehensive assessment and receives a personalized dialysis schedule based on their specific medical condition and overall health, home hemodialysis is typically performed three to four times weekly for about four hours per session.<\/div><\/div><\/div>Peritoneal dialysis (PD) <\/h3><\/div>
Home hemodialysis <\/h3><\/div>
Nocturnal dialysis<\/h3><\/div>