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“ Home ” Hemodialysis
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Home HemodialysisDuring hemodialysis ; Blood flows from your access ,through a filter on thedialysis machine where it is cleaned, and returned to your body
A Hemodialysis machine will be on loan to you for the time you need (no cost to you).
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Hemodialysis Access
Arterial-Venous Fistula (AVF)
or
Tunnelled Hemodialysis Catheter
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Arterial-Venous Fistula
A “Fistula” is made when an artery and a vein are surgically joined together. (Day surgery)
This is done to enlarge and strengthen the veins of your arm
Usually takes the fistula 8 weeks to heal and mature.
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Tunneled Hemodialysis Catheter - “ Line”
This is a tube which is placed in a blood vessel in your neck or chest.
May be used temporarily or permanently
This procedure is done in the x-ray department using local anesthetic.
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Criteria for Home Hemodialysis
No age restriction
Must be willing and capable to learn the Hemodialysis procedure
A good blood supply from your fistulaor Tunneled Hemodialysis Catheter
Space for: Dialysis Machine, water filtration system and Supplies
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Criteria for Home Hemodialysis
Good lighting
Working phone in same room
Reclining chair or bed
A Drain and Adequate water supply anda reliable sewer and septic system
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Home HemodialysisBenefits:
You feel better
Do not have to travel to a dialysis unit 3-4 days per week for treatments.
Diet less restricted (nocturnal & short daily)
Family have the opportunity to be involved in your care
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Home Hemodialysis Schedule
Create you own schedule and dialyze in the comfort of your own home *
Conventional 4-5 hours , 3-4 times/week
Short Daily 2.5-3 hours, 5-7times/week
Nocturnal 8 hours , 5-6 nights /week
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1-1 with a nurse in the Home Dialysis Unit
5 days / week for 6 weeks (8am –2:30pm)( If from out of town, arrangements to stay
at Point Pleasant Lodge)
How do I learn to do Hemodialysis ?
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You will learn how to :
Care for your accessTake your Blood PressureCheck your weight and evaluate your fluidInsert your needles or connect your “line”Operate the dialysis equipmentRecord your treatmentsOrder your supplies *
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Home Hemodialysis follow-up…
Attend regular clinic appointmentsonce a month for 3 months, then once every 3 months.
Monthly Blood work
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On call support
Home Dialysis Unit nurse and doctor “On Call” for dialysis related issues
For all other emergencies:Go to Local Hospital