Home Dialysis Explained<\/h1><\/div>Home dialysis is a convenient and flexible alternative to in-center dialysis treatments, eliminating the need to travel to and from the dialysis center several times weekly.<\/p>\n
This approach empowers patients to manage their health more independently, with support from the Innovative Renal Care specialists and a trusted care partner.<\/p>\n
While at-home dialysis may not be right for everyone, you may be a good candidate if you meet the medical requirements and are willing to undergo training.<\/p>\n
Learn about the types of dialysis that can be performed at home, the benefits of home dialysis<\/a>, how to do at-home dialysis safely, the tools and equipment needed, and why a trusted care partner is a crucial part of the process.<\/p>\nOnce you are all set with the patient preparation area, you will be shown to your treatment station where a clinical staff member will obtain your blood pressure and temperature in preparation for the nurse to assess you. Once the nurse assigned to you has completed your assessment, the nurse or clinical staff member will begin the process of starting your dialysis treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div>Can You Do Dialysis at Home?<\/h2><\/div>Yes, if it is approved by your nephrologist or dialysis care team following a comprehensive medical assessment and evaluation.<\/p>\n
Home hemodialysis is an ongoing treatment you can do safely and independently (or with a trusted care partner, like a close friend or family member) from the comfort of your home.<\/p>\n
During home hemodialysis, just like in-center dialysis, your blood is filtered and cleaned outside your body using an artificial kidney or dialyzer.<\/p>\n
The dialyzer cleans your blood by eliminating excess fluids, toxins, and other waste products that your kidneys can no longer remove on their own. Once your blood is cleaned, it is returned to your body.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Types of Home Hemodialysis<\/h2><\/div>There are three main types of home dialysis. Each requires a thorough medical assessment to determine suitability. They are:<\/p>\n
\n- Home hemodialysis (HHD)<\/strong>
\nHHD can be performed in two different ways. Conventional HHD is performed three times a week for three to four hours (or more) per session based on your prescription, or HHD can be offered more frequently, such as 4-6 times a week for shorter time periods. Shorter and more frequent dialysis sessions help reduce symptoms of headaches, nausea, cramping, and feeling \u201cwashed out\u201d after treatment.<\/li>\n- Nocturnal hemodialysis<\/strong>
\nNocturnal hemodialysis<\/a> sessions are slower and longer because they are performed while you sleep. Most dialysis patients do this kind of dialysis 5-6 nights a week or every other night for approximately six to eight hours, depending on your doctor\u2019s prescription and your normal sleep patterns.<\/li>\n- Peritoneal dialysis at home<\/strong>
\nPeritoneal dialysis<\/a> is another option for patients looking for more flexibility and convenience. Unlike hemodialysis, which requires filtering blood outside the body through the dialyzer, peritoneal dialysis uses the peritoneum as a natural filter. The peritoneum is a membrane lining inside the abdominal cavity.This lining is used to help filter and remove waste products from your blood. A catheter places a cleansing fluid in your stomach area (abdomen). After a set amount of time, the fluid with the filtered waste flows out of the body through the catheter and is discarded. New fluid is added to the abdomen at the start of each treatment. This type of dialysis can be done at home, work, or while you travel, but it is only a good fit for some. If you want peritoneal dialysis, talk to your care team to determine if it fits your unique medical needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Home dialysis is a convenient and flexible alternative to in-center dialysis treatments, eliminating the need to travel to and from the dialysis center several times weekly.<\/p>\n
This approach empowers patients to manage their health more independently, with support from the Innovative Renal Care specialists and a trusted care partner.<\/p>\n
While at-home dialysis may not be right for everyone, you may be a good candidate if you meet the medical requirements and are willing to undergo training.<\/p>\n
Learn about the types of dialysis that can be performed at home, the benefits of home dialysis<\/a>, how to do at-home dialysis safely, the tools and equipment needed, and why a trusted care partner is a crucial part of the process.<\/p>\n Once you are all set with the patient preparation area, you will be shown to your treatment station where a clinical staff member will obtain your blood pressure and temperature in preparation for the nurse to assess you. Once the nurse assigned to you has completed your assessment, the nurse or clinical staff member will begin the process of starting your dialysis treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Yes, if it is approved by your nephrologist or dialysis care team following a comprehensive medical assessment and evaluation.<\/p>\n Home hemodialysis is an ongoing treatment you can do safely and independently (or with a trusted care partner, like a close friend or family member) from the comfort of your home.<\/p>\n During home hemodialysis, just like in-center dialysis, your blood is filtered and cleaned outside your body using an artificial kidney or dialyzer.<\/p>\n The dialyzer cleans your blood by eliminating excess fluids, toxins, and other waste products that your kidneys can no longer remove on their own. Once your blood is cleaned, it is returned to your body.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> There are three main types of home dialysis. Each requires a thorough medical assessment to determine suitability. They are:<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Can You Do Dialysis at Home?<\/h2><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Types of Home Hemodialysis<\/h2><\/div>
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\nHHD can be performed in two different ways. Conventional HHD is performed three times a week for three to four hours (or more) per session based on your prescription, or HHD can be offered more frequently, such as 4-6 times a week for shorter time periods. Shorter and more frequent dialysis sessions help reduce symptoms of headaches, nausea, cramping, and feeling \u201cwashed out\u201d after treatment.<\/li>\n
\nNocturnal hemodialysis<\/a> sessions are slower and longer because they are performed while you sleep. Most dialysis patients do this kind of dialysis 5-6 nights a week or every other night for approximately six to eight hours, depending on your doctor\u2019s prescription and your normal sleep patterns.<\/li>\n
\nPeritoneal dialysis<\/a> is another option for patients looking for more flexibility and convenience. Unlike hemodialysis, which requires filtering blood outside the body through the dialyzer, peritoneal dialysis uses the peritoneum as a natural filter. The peritoneum is a membrane lining inside the abdominal cavity.This lining is used to help filter and remove waste products from your blood. A catheter places a cleansing fluid in your stomach area (abdomen). After a set amount of time, the fluid with the filtered waste flows out of the body through the catheter and is discarded. New fluid is added to the abdomen at the start of each treatment. This type of dialysis can be done at home, work, or while you travel, but it is only a good fit for some. If you want peritoneal dialysis, talk to your care team to determine if it fits your unique medical needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>