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Taking Care of Your Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Catheter

Proper care of your PD catheter is key to preventing infections and ensuring effective treatment. Follow cleaning and monitoring guidelines to maintai...

Treatments and therapies,

Peritoneal dialysis,

Dialysis access,

Catheters (dialysis access)

Inserting Your Own Needles for Dialysis (Self-Cannulation) Is Your Right!

Self-cannulation for dialysis is your right and can offer greater control and convenience. It requires proper training and practice. Talk to your care...

Treatments and therapies,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Dialysis patients' bill of rights and responsibilities,

Dialysis access

The Buttonhole Technique

The buttonhole technique uses dull needles in the same spots on a fistula for less pain and fewer complications. Consult your healthcare provider for ...

Treatments and therapies,

Dialysis access,

Fistulas (dialysis access)

Hemodialysis Catheters: How to Keep Yours Working Well

Hemodialysis catheters help clean your blood when kidneys fail. Learn how to care for your catheter to prevent infections and keep blood flowing well.

Treatments and therapies,

Dialysis access,

Catheters (dialysis access)

Hemodialysis Access

Hemodialysis access is a way to reach the blood for dialysis. Types include fistula, graft, and catheter. Care includes hygiene and checking for probl...

Treatments and therapies,

Dialysis access

Dialysis: Filtering Myths from Facts

Kidney failure can strike anyone at any age -men, women and children. For more than 380,000 Americans with kidney failure, dialysis treatment performs...

Treatments and therapies,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Dialysis patients' bill of rights and responsibilities,

Dialysis access