Kidney Disease Treatment and Your Week

Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is performed at home. You exchange (drain and fill) fluids 4 times a day; each exchange takes about 30 minutes. Home treatments are more flexible than others. CAPD supplies are portable. You may be able to do CAPD at work or school or other places. PD can also be done with a cycler (APD) during your sleep.

In-centre hemodialysis (Conventional ICHD) is performed at hospitals/clinics. Treatment schedule is set by your clinic, usually 3 times a week, 4 hours each treatment. Commute to hospital and wait time can be 1 or 2 hours. Daytime activities need to be scheduled around your treatments. You may feel tired or experience discomfort such as nausea, leg cramps, etc. during or after the treatment. Home treatments such as PD and HHD have a more flexible schedule. Click on other tabs to see how home dialysis fits your schedule.

Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) is done at home during the night for 8-10 hours while you are sleeping. Your daytime is free for your work, school or other daily activities.

Short daily Home Hemodialysis (Short Daily HHD) is performed at home during the daytime for 2-3 hours per day. Because it is done at home, it has a more flexible schedule. You can set your home dialysis schedule around your work schedule.

Overnight Home Hemodialysis (Overnight HHD) is performed at home for 8-10 hours overnight, while you are sleeping. Therapy is usually performed 6 days a week.Your daytime is free for your work, school or other daily activities.

Conventional Home Hemodialysis (Conventionl HHD) is done at home with a conventional hemodialysis machine. Each treatment is usually 4 hours long, 3 times a week. Some doctors may ask you to do therapy more frequently. You may be able to adjust your dialysis schedule to accommodate your daily activities.

Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is performed at home. You exchange (drain and fill) fluids 4 times a day; each exchange takes about 30 minutes. Home treatments are more flexible than others. CAPD supplies are portable. You can perform PD at home/at most places before or after your activities. PD can also be done with a cycler (APD) during your sleep. There is less interference with your family commitments.

In-centre hemodialysis (Conventional ICHD) is performed at hospitals/clinics. Treatment schedule is set by your clinic, usually 3 times a week, 4 hours each treatment plus time for commute and waiting. You may need to find someone else to take care of family while you are doing dialysis at the hospital. You may feel tired or experience discomfort such as nausea, leg cramps, etc. during or after the treatment. Home treatments such as PD and HHD have a more flexible schedule than in-centre treatments. Click on other tabs to see how home dialysis fits your schedule.

Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) is done at home during the night for 8-10 hours while you are sleeping. Your daytime is free for your family commitments or other daily activities. This way, you can spend more time with your loved ones.

Short daily Home Hemodialysis (Short Daily HHD) is performed at home during the daytime for 2-3 hours per day. Because it is done at home, it has a more flexible schedule. You can set your home dialysis schedule around your family commitments or activities.

Overnight Home Hemodialysis (Overnight HHD) is performed at home for 8-10 hours overnight, while you are sleeping. Therapy is usually performed 6 days a week. Your daytime is free for your family commitments or other daily activities. This way, you can spend more time with your loved ones.

Conventional Home Hemodialysis (Conventionl HHD) is done at home with a conventional hemodialysis machine. Each treatment is usually 4 hours long, 3 times a week. Some doctors may ask you to do therapy more frequently.You may be able to adjust your dialysis schedule to accommodate your family commitments.

PD can be performed anywhere/anytime. If the trip is short in duration, supplies can be taken by the patient. If travel is for a longer period of time, supplies can be delivered to many locations worldwide.

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

You may be 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 an appointment at the dialysis unit/clinic.

PD is portable and flexible allowing therapy to be performed anywhere and at anytime. If the trip is short in duration, supplies can be taken by the patient. If travel is for a longer period of time, supplies can be delivered to many locations worldwide.

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 plans or stay to complete the treatments.

Your treatment schedule can be modified to accommodate potential weekend getaways or cottage stay. Check with your doctor or nurses for advice on the treatment schedule adjustment.

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

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 plans or stay to complete the treatments.

Can be performed in a cottage or a cabin if the necessary equipment, H2O and electrical requirements are available. Your treatment schedule can be modified to accommodate potential weekend getaways or cottage stay. Check with your doctor or nurses for advice on the treatment schedule adjustment.

CAPD is performed at home, you can adjust your dialysis schedule around the activities you want to participate in. In addition, since home dialysis is done more frequently and removing waste from your body continuously, you may have a more stable energy level. Click other tabs to see other dialysis options. You may need to wear something to protect your dialysis access. Check with your nurses before you join this activity.

You should be able to join the classes since your dialysis schedule is done every night during your sleep. In addition, since home dialysis is done more frequently and removes waste from your body continuously, you may have a more stable energy level. Other types of dialysis options might also allow you to join the class, depending on the schedules. Click other tabs to see schedules for other dialysis options.

Short Daily HHD is performed at home, you can adjust your dialysis schedule around the activities you want to participate in. In addition, since home dialysis is done more frequently and removing waste from your body continuously, you may have a more stable energy level. You may need to wear something to protect your dialysis access. Check with your nurses before you join this activity.

Overnight HHD is performed at home overnight during your sleep. The treatment schedule won't interfere with your activities during the day. In addition, since home dialysis is done more frequently and removing waste from your body continuously, you may have a more stable energy level. You may need to wear something to protect your dialysis access. Check with your nurses before you join this activity.

Conventional HHD is performed at home, you can adjust your dialysis schedule around the activities you want to participate in. You may need to wear something to protect your dialysis access. Check with your nurses before you join this activity.

If you have treatments on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings, you may not be able to join this activity. However, if your dialysis is scheduled for other times, you may be able to join. However, you may feel tired after each treatment. If you perform dialysis at home, then you can adjust your dialysis schedule around the activities you want to participate in. In addition, since home dialysis is done more frequently and removes waste from your body continuously, you may have a more stable energy level. Click other tabs to see schedules for other dialysis options. You may need to wear something to protect your dialysis access. Check with your nurses before you join this activity.

ICHD: You should be able to join the classes since your dialysis schedule is on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. However, you may feel tired after each treatment. If you perform dialysis at home, then you can adjust your dialysis schedule around the activities you want to participate in. In addition, since home dialysis is done more frequently and removes waste from your body continuously, you may have a more stable energy level. Click other tabs to see schedules for other dialysis options. You may need to wear protective things for your dialysis access. Check with your nurses before you join this activity.

CAPD is performed at home, you can adjust your dialysis schedule around the activities you want to participate in. In addition, since home dialysis is done more frequently and removing waste from your body continuously, you may have a more stable energy level. Click other tabs to see other dialysis options. You may need to wear something to protect your dialysis access. Check with your nurses before you join this activity.

You should be able to join the basketball game since your dialysis schedule is done every night during your sleep. In addition, since home dialysis is done more frequently and removing waste from your body continuously, you may have a more stable energy level. Other types of dialysis options might also allow you to join the class, depending on the schedules.

Short Daily HHD is performed at home, you can adjust your dialysis schedule around the activities you want to participate in. In addition, since home dialysis is done more frequently and removing waste from your body continuously, you may have a more stable energy level. You may need to wear something to protect your dialysis access. Check with your nurses before you join this activity.

Overnight HHD is performed at home overnight during your sleep. The treatment schedule won't interfere with your activities during the day. In addition, since home dialysis is done more frequently and removing waste from your body continuously, you may have a more stable energy level. You may need to wear something to protect your dialysis access. Check with your nurses before you join this activity.

Conventional HHD is performed at home, you can adjust your dialysis schedule around the activities you want to participate in. You may need to wear something to protect your dialysis access. Check with your nurses before you join this activity.

If you have treatments on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings, you may not be able to join this activity. However, if your dialysis is scheduled for other times, you may be able to join. However, you may feel tired after each treatment. If you perform dialysis at home, then you can adjust your dialysis schedule around the activities you want to participate in. In addition, since home dialysis is done more frequently and removing waste from your body continuously, you may have a more stable energy level. Click other tabs to see schedules for other dialysis options. You may need to wear protective things for your dialysis access. Check with your nurses before you join this activity.

Since your dialysis is done every night while you sleep, your schedule could allow you to go swimming every Monday morning. However, your clinic may only let you swim in the ocean or a chlorinated pool. You may also need to wear something to keep your catheter dry during your swim. Check with your clinic first for safety measures before you decide to swim. You can still swim if you are on hemodialysis and it fits with your dialysis schedule. However, you may still need to cover your access or catheter. Check with your clinic for safety measures. Click other tabs to see sample schedules for other dialysis options.

Since CAPD is done at home, you can adjust the treatment time and go swimming every Monday morning. However, your clinic may only let you swim in the ocean or a chlorinated pool. You may also need to wear something to keep your catheter dry during your swim. Check with your clinic first for safety measures before you decide to swim. You can still swim if you are on hemodialysis and it fits with your dialysis schedule. However, you may still need to cover your access or catheter. Check with your clinic for safety measures. Click other tabs to see schedules for other dialysis options.

Since home hemodialysis is done at home, you can adjust your dialysis schedule and go swimming every Monday morning. However, you may need to cover your access or catheter. Check with your clinic for safety measures. Click other to see schedules for other dialysis options.

If you have treatments on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings, you may not be able to join this activity. However, if your dialysis is scheduled for other times, you may be able to join. However, you may feel tired after each treatment. You may need to cover your dialysis accesss. Check with your clinic for safety measures. Click other tabs to see other dialysis options.

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