Types of Dialysis
This type of dialysis involves a machine that filters blood outside the body and returns it through a vascular access point.
What is hemodialysis?
This organization sets standards and guidelines for dialysis machine safety and performance in the United States.
What is the FDA (Food and Drug Administration)?
This type of dialysis involves placing a special fluid into the abdominal cavity to filter waste from the blood.
What is peritoneal dialysis?
This document outlines the procedures and protocols for maintaining and operating dialysis equipment.
What is the manufacturer’s manual (IFU)?
This type of dialysis is typically done overnight while the patient sleeps and uses a machine to perform the procedure.
What is nocturnal hemodialysis?
This accreditation is required for dialysis centers to ensure they meet safety and quality standards.
What is CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) certification?
This type of Dialysis involves performing treatments at home.
What is Home Hemo Dialysis (HHD)
This standard provides guidelines for infection control practices in dialysis settings.
What is the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) guidelines?
This type of peritoneal dialysis uses a continuous flow of dialysis fluid throughout the day.
What is continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD)?
This regulation mandates the frequency of equipment checks and preventive maintenance for dialysis machines.
What is the AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation) standard?