Home Hemodialysis (Home HD) is a treatment for kidney failure that you perform in your own home instead of a medical center. It uses a compact machine to filter waste and excess fluid from your blood, offering greater flexibility and shorter recovery times compared to in-center treatments.
Before starting at home, you and a care partner (if required) must complete a training program, which typically takes . You will learn how to: Set up and operate the dialysis machine. Perform vascular access (connecting needles). Monitor treatment and respond to machine alarms. Troubleshoot problems and stay safe at home. Preparation and Setup
: 6 to 8-hour treatments performed while you sleep, usually 3 to 6 nights a week. The Training Process
: 5 to 7 treatments per week, each lasting about 2 hours.
: 3 treatments per week, each lasting 3 to 4 hours.
You can choose from several schedules based on your doctor's prescription: