Can you Travel when you are on Dialysis?

Longer Travel (e.g. a week or longer trips)

Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)

PD is portable and flexible. It can be performed anywhere/anytime. If travel is for a longer duration, supplies can be delivered to many locations worldwide.

Home Hemodialysis (HHD)

You maybe able to travel for a longer duration, but it depends on the availability of a dialysis centre close to your destination. You would need to book appointment at the dialysis unit/clinic.

Conventional In-centre Hemodialysis (ICHD)

It depends on the availability of dialysis unit/clinic location close to your destination, equipment availability and your dialysis schedule. Cost may not be fully covered.

Shorter Travel (e.g. a few days long or weekend trips)

Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)

PD is portable and flexible. It can be performed anywhere/anytime. If trip is short in duration, supplies/cycler can be taken by the patient. If travel is for a longer duration, supplies can be delivered to many locations worldwide

Home Hemodialysis (HHD)

Dialysis schedule can be modified to accommodate potential weekends away.

Conventional In-centre Hemodialysis (ICHD)

Weekend trips are possible if your dialysis schedule at the clinic is Monday, Wednesday and Friday. However, if your dialysis schedule is Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, you may need to change your travel or stay to complete the treatments.

Can you visit a cottage when you are on dialysis?

Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)

PD is Portable and flexible – easy to take your therapy with you when you travel or go to the cottage

Home Hemodialysis (HHD)

Can be performed in cottage or cabin if necessary equipment, H2O and electrical requirements are available.

Conventional In-centre Hemodialysis (ICHD)

Can only be performed in designated dialysis units/clinics. Going to the cottage on weekends is possible if your dialysis schedule at the clinic is Monday, Wednesday and Friday. However, if your dialysis schedule is Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, you may need to change your travel or stay to complete the treatment schedule.