In Center HD
Where do you get in-center dialysis?
A dialysis clinic
This type of dialysis lets you do your treatments on your own schedule?
Home Hemo
PD can be done overnight while sleeping- what is ONE benefit of that?
Your days are free for work or FUN!
What is the best treatment for kidney failure?
Kidney Transplant
How many times per week is in center hemo usually done?
At least 3 times a week
Doing dialysis at Home means greater dietary freedom?
More frequent dialysis can lead to less restrictive diet and fluid intake requirements.
PD allows more freedom to travel because you can do what?
Easily take your supplies or get them shipped wherever you go!!
Where does a new kidney come from?
A living or deceased donor.
There is a higher risk of infection with In Center?
Very much so, due to more frequent contact
and exposure to other patients/TMs germs.
Many patients feel more energy and fewer symptoms by dialyzing how often?
More often or longer treatments (custom schedule.)
Because PD is done every day, waste doesn’t build up- what is the benefit?
Feel Better and Have More Energy
True or False: You’re more likely to receive Transplant quicker on a Home Modality?
True, in most cases Home dialysis allows a more streamlined evaluation process.
What type of access is often used in center?
A Fistula, Graft or Catheter(CVC L).
One benefit of Home Hemo is having more control over what?
Your treatment schedule and lifestyle.
No Needles are needed for PD- what’s ONE benefit of that?
Less Pain and Fewer Needle Sticks
What is one benefit of kidney transplant?
More Energy and Fewer Diet Limits (there may be many correct answers here).
True or False: You can eat anything you want before treatment?
False, diet and fluids have restrictions
Patient often say this type of dialysis makes them feel more independent?
Home Hemo
Can PD help preserve Residual Kidney Function?
Absolutely, by providing a more continuous and gradual clearance of waste products and fluid.
What is one way to stay healthy while waiting for Transplant?
Stay Active, Eat Well and Attend Dialysis Treatments.
Make your own wager-
While 80-90% of Doctors and Nurses would choose a Home Modality, if they needed dialysis– what percent of patients choose Home?
Despite the strong preference among medical professionals, less than 12% of patients in the U.S. currently use home-based dialysis options.