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Home Hemodialysis

Home hemodialysis (HHD) refers to the process of conducting hemodialysis at home. In HHD, the patient’s vascular access allows blood to flow through a dialysis machine, which effectively cleanses the blood by removing excess waste and fluids. The purified blood is then returned to the patient’s body. Traditional home hemodialysis closely resembles in-center hemodialysis.

Home Hemodialysis

Deciding that HHD is right for you?

When you have an end-stage renal disease (ESRD), you and your nephrologist (kidney doctor) will discuss which treatment options best fit your lifestyle. Ask your doctor about HHD. Patients are more inclined towards this type of treatment because:

  • You can dialyze in the comfort of your own home
  • Short daily home hemodialysis (HHD) allows for shorter treatment times, providing increased flexibility in scheduling.
  • Treatment is administered with the help of your care partner
  • Dialyzing at home enables you to maintain an active lifestyle, whether it’s at work, school, or during travel.
  • With HHD, you may have more dietary freedom compared to in-center hemodialysis.
  • You’ll save time by not traveling to a dialysis center three days a week.

DCC is proud to offer the best quality home dialysis services to its patients.

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Training on HHD

After you and your doctor have concluded that home hemodialysis (HHD) is suitable for you and you have found a nearby Dialysis program, an HHD nurse will guide you through a customized training program that addresses your specific medical and learning requirements. This comprehensive program will equip you with the necessary knowledge, resources, and assistance to maintain your health and safety while enjoying the numerous advantages of HHD.

Your HHD nurse will personalize your training program to suit your needs.

Patients will get to learn about these insightful topics:

  • Using your equipment
  • Creating a hygienic environment Manage supplies
  • Handling needles
  • Keeping an organized log of your treatments

Most of the training sessions are held at Dialysis centers.

People who choose HHD will have a dialysis care partner to assist them. This can be a spouse, parent, child, professional caregiver, or other responsible people who can be relied upon to provide support. Your care partner will be trained with you.

Most home hemodialysis (HHD) patients require a care partner to assist them during the dialysis process.

A care partner can be a spouse, family member, friend, neighbor, or a professional caregiver.

Responsibilities of a care partner may include setting up the dialysis machine, monitoring the treatment, and cleaning the machine after dialysis sessions.

The role of a care partner varies depending on the specific needs of the patient.

Care partners undergo the same training as patients to ensure they are equipped to provide appropriate assistance.

Self-cannulation refers to the patient taking the initiative to insert their own dialysis needles. In the case of home hemodialysis (HHD), patients undergo training to learn how to perform self-cannulation, or they can have their care partners assist them with the needle insertion process. Although the idea of self-cannulation may initially appear intimidating, the introduction of techniques like the buttonhole technique has greatly simplified and enhanced the comfort of self-cannulation.

Some patients use the buttonhole for dialysis which involves inserting needles into the same spot repeatedly, resulting in scar tissue formation and the creation of a hole similar to a pierced ear.

With this method, patients can use blunt needles instead of sharp needles, which are more comfortable and safer for the patient.

Training on HHD

After you and your doctor have concluded that home hemodialysis (HHD) is suitable for you and you have found a nearby Dialysis program, an HHD nurse will guide you through a customized training program that addresses your specific medical and learning requirements. This comprehensive program will equip you with the necessary knowledge, resources, and assistance to maintain your health and safety while enjoying the numerous advantages of HHD.

Your HHD nurse will personalize your training program to suit your needs.

Patients will get to learn about these insightful topics:

  • Using your equipment
  • Creating a hygienic environment Manage supplies
  • Handling needles
  • Keeping an organized log of your treatments

Most of the training sessions are held at Dialysis centers.

People who choose HHD will have a dialysis care partner to assist them. This can be a spouse, parent, child, professional caregiver, or other responsible people who can be relied upon to provide support. Your care partner will be trained with you.

Most home hemodialysis (HHD) patients require a care partner to assist them during the dialysis process.
A care partner can be a spouse, family member, friend, neighbor, or a professional caregiver.
Responsibilities of a care partner may include setting up the dialysis machine, monitoring the treatment, and cleaning the machine after dialysis sessions.
The role of a care partner varies depending on the specific needs of the patient.
Care partners undergo the same training as patients to ensure they are equipped to provide appropriate assistance.

Self-cannulation refers to the patient taking the initiative to insert their own dialysis needles. In the case of home hemodialysis (HHD), patients undergo training to learn how to perform self-cannulation, or they can have their care partners assist them with the needle insertion process. Although the idea of self-cannulation may initially appear intimidating, the introduction of techniques like the buttonhole technique has greatly simplified and enhanced the comfort of self-cannulation.
Some patients use the buttonhole for dialysis which involves inserting needles into the same spot repeatedly, resulting in scar tissue formation and the creation of a hole similar to a pierced ear.
With this method, patients can use blunt needles instead of sharp needles, which are more comfortable and safer for the patient.

Transitioning from in-center dialysis to HHD

Many people who start with in-center hemodialysis eventually switch to home dialysis therapy. With home dialysis, you gain more freedom and flexibility while still having a dedicated and highly trained clinical team just a phone call away. Their goal is to deliver excellent care and make your experience as comfortable as possible.

Transitioning from in-center dialysis to HHD

Many people who start with in-center hemodialysis eventually switch to home dialysis therapy. With home dialysis, you gain more freedom and flexibility while still having a dedicated and highly trained clinical team just a phone call away. Their goal is to deliver excellent care and make your experience as comfortable as possible.

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