Home hemodialysis
A brief overview of home hemodialysis
March 26, 2008Home hemodialysis is rapidly growing in popularity among dialysis patients looking to have more control over when and how they dialyze. Learn more about the history, treatment options, training and equipment associated with this at-home modality.
History of home hemodialysis
March 26, 2008Home hemodialysis started in the early 1960s when dialysis treatments were not readily available to most people. Learn about the history of home hemodialysis.
Home hemodialysis equipment options
June 23, 2009New, reliable and user-friendly machines and water treatment equipment are now available for home hemodialysis patients. Learn about home hemodialysis equipment options.
Home hemodialysis: What to expect during your first year
March 26, 2008Your first year on home hemodialysis (HHD) will most likely be a time of improved health and increased freedom. It will also be a year of adjustment as you learn to integrate your treatment schedule into your daily routine. Knowing what to expect can make your adjustment easier. Learn what to expect during your first year on home hemodialysis.
Overview of self-cannulation for home hemodialysis
March 26, 2008When hemodialysis patients insert their own dialysis needles into a dialysis graft or fistula, it is called self-cannulation. Home hemodialysis (HHD) patients must self-cannulate, or have their care partner insert their dialysis needles for them. There are two common forms of self-cannulation. Learn about the rope ladder technique and the buttonhole technique.
Overview of catheter, fistula and graft placement surgeries
February 12, 2009Every dialysis patient has to have either vascular access or catheter placement surgery, depending on the type of dialysis they choose. Learn more about vascular access and catheter placement surgery.
Transitioning from in-center to home hemodialysis
March 11, 2009Dialysis patients thinking of making the move from in-center to home hemodialysis (HHD) often have many questions regarding their healthcare team, training, home modifications and more. Learn more about how the transition process works.
The benefits of home hemodialysis
March 26, 2008There are many medical and lifestyle benefits associated with home hemodialysis that are causing it to grow in popularity, including easy-to-use machines, a better quality of life, easier self cannulation methods and improved training courses. Learn more about the benefits of home hemodialysis.
The buttonhole technique for home hemodialysis
March 26, 2008The buttonhole technique is a method of self-cannulation used for in-center and home hemodialysis. Patients who self-cannulate with this method have reported that the buttonhole technique is easier, less time consuming and more comfortable than other forms of self-cannulation. Learn more about the buttonhole technique.
Home hemodialysis and water treatment
June 19, 2008Water treatment is an important part of home hemodialysis. You can’t use just any water for home hemodialysis treatments. Water used for dialysis must be ultra pure. Learn more about ultra pure water, how it is made and why it is important for dialysis.
Could you be a home hemodialysis care partner?
February 12, 2009Every home hemodialysis (HHD) patient must choose a care partner. Care partners are important because they assist end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients with the home hemodialysis process. Do you have what it takes to be a care partner?
Family life and home hemodialysis
August 17, 2009
Whether it is the role change of a family member or a new kidney-friendly diet that you must start, your family life can be altered when you do home hemodialysis (HHD). Changes such as where you store the home hemodialysis supplies, who tends to the small children or how long you can go on vacation can be challenging for a family. But not every change is difficult to handle. Here are some changes you may see when you begin home hemodialysis and how you and your loved ones can manage them.
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