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Infomed - Model HD - Home Hemodialysis
As peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis can be performed at home. It is used in case of chronic kidney failure (CKD). Compared to in-center dialysis, home hemodialysis gives more freedom to the patient who can continue to work and keep an active lifestyle. Home hemodialysis is performed thanks to a machine that the patient manages with a schedule according to his availabilities.
There are three main types of hemodialysis :
- Conventional hemodialysis : is usually done three times per week, for 3–4 hours per each treatment.
- Daily hemodialysis : is usually done for 2-2.5 hours six days per week
- Nocturnal hemodialysis : The procedure of nocturnal hemodialysis is similar to conventional hemodialysis excepted that it is performed three to six nights per week and between six and ten hours per treatment while the patient sleeps.
This therapy is usually performed at least 3 times per week and up to 7 times during 2-8 hours according to the protocol which can be agreed upon between the doctor and the patient.
The principle of hemodialysis involves diffusion of solutes across a semipermeable membrane, as in peritoneal dialysis, but in this case an artificial dialyzer (filter) is used instead of the patient`s peritoneum and the connection is made through a patient’s blood access.