genitourinary disorders
Hemodialysis
Settings for hemodialysis
In-center hemodialysisis the most common type of hemodialysis in the United States. Most treatments are done 3 times a week for 3 to 5 hours per session. The main advantage of in-center hemodialysis is that the dialysis staff fully controls the dialysis treatment. The dialysis technician cannulates the fistula, decides how much fluid to remove, and does the entire dialysis treatment under the supervision of the dialysis nurse and the nephrologist. In-center nocturnal hemodialysisis done 3 times a week for 6 to 8 hours per session. This modality is most suitable for patients who have high fluid gains, low blood pressure, or difficult-to-control phosphorus. It is also attractive for those who work during the day but who do not want to do home dialysis. is as viable as in-center hemodialysis. Patients treated with home hemodialysis have longer survival and better control of Hypertension , phosphorus and fluid levels, and better quality of life than with in-center hemodialysis. Home hemodialysis is most commonly done 5 to 7 days a week for about 2 hours per session. However, home hemodialysis can also be done on a 3-times-per-week daytime schedule or on a nocturnal schedule. Most home hemodialysis programs require a care partner capable of helping in case help is needed. As with 