Where can I do dialysis?
Peritoneal Dialysis at Home
If you’re starting dialysis, peritoneal dialysis (PD) might be one of the treatment options available to you. Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is usually done at home and can even be done while you sleep. It is also possible to do peritoneal dialysis (PD) treatments while you travel. So, it might be the right therapy if remaining mobile or having a flexible treatment schedule are important to you.
Where can I do dialysis?
You can do dialysis in the hospital/clinic setting or you can dialyze at home or on the road with peritoneal dialysis
Home
Peritoneal dialysis (PD)
PD cleans your blood continuously inside your body, using your own peritoneum as the filter. Your nurse will fully train you or your caregiver to perform PD at home.
Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD)
APD uses a machine called a peritoneal dialysis cycler to perform the fluid exchanges. The treatment is done at home, and during the night for 8-10 hours while you sleep.
Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD)
CAPD does not require a dialysis machine. It uses gravity to exchange the fluid several times a day.
Home Hemodialysis (HD)
Home Hemodialysis (Home HD) is a therapy option that filters your blood outside your body using a dialysis machine and a manufactured membrane, called a dialyser.
Hospital/Clinic
In-center Hemodialysis
In-center hemodialysis (ICHD) - Hemodialysis filters your blood outside your body using a machine and a manufactured filter called a dialyzer. Nursing staff or technicians at the clinic perform conventional ICHD. You may go to the hospital/clinic 3 times a week for dialysis. Each treatment lasts about 4-5 hours. Commute time to the hospital and wait time at the hospital could be up to 2 hours.