In-Center Hemodialysis
What is it?
With in-center hemodialysis, you will regularly travel to your dialysis center where a care team of physicians, nurses, dietitians, and social workers will deliver your therapy and work with you to ensure your care needs are met. In-center hemodialysis uses a machine and an artificial kidney, called a dialyzer or filter. The machine pumps blood through the dialyzer, removing waste and extra fluid.
Is in-center hemodialysis right for me?
Your clinical team will help you determine what treatment option is best for you.
Here are some things to know about in-center hemodialysis:
- Nurses and technicians provide care in the dialysis center and monitor your treatment.
- Treatments are administered in the dialysis center 3-4 times per week on a fixed schedule.
- Each dialysis treatment will take about 4 hours.
- All dialysis equipment is provided at the dialysis center.
- If you plan to travel, schedule treatments in advance with a dialysis center near your destination.
- You have the opportunity to connect with fellow patients in your center.
The Impact of Patient Education
Bonijune's Story
Bonijune Coffaro is a USRC patient in Florida and her dialysis clinic social worker, Larissa Kisner, LCSW. Larissa provided Bonnie with support and education around access options for her dialysis treatments. Bonnie’s story illustrates the improved quality of life she has experienced since she transitioned to a fistula from a CVC. The bond that they developed over the years is a shining example of how USRC employees strive to live out our core values every day in order to provide the highest quality of care to our patients.
