Dialysis
Dialysis
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When do patients require dialysis?
Patients usually require dialysis when the waste products in their body become so high that they start to become sick from them. The ...
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What types of dialysis are there?
There are two main types of dialysis: “hemodialysis” and “peritoneal dialysis.” Hemodialysis uses a special ...
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What does the patient do during hemodialysis?
Treatment for hemodialysis usually takes place in a hemodialysis unit. This is a special building that is equipped with machines that ...
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How do I care for my hemodialysis access?
It is important to take care of your access to prevent complications. Complications can occur even if you are careful, but are much ...
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What is life on dialysis like?
Discomfort You may have some discomfort when the needles are put into your fistula or graft, but most patients have no other problems. ...
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What does the patient do during peritoneal dialysis?
Peritoneal dialysis requires the patient to play a more active role in their dialysis treatment. Of primary importance is the ...
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