by Stephanie Gardner | Dialysis Technicians, Living with Dialysis
As you already know, dialysis is a procedure that is undertaken to help cleanse the system of people who have experienced kidney failure. There are a large number of people out there who need dialysis so that their bodies can function without facing a single glitch....
by Stephanie Gardner | Dialysis Technicians, Living with Dialysis
In order to live a healthy life, it is important for your body to get rid of all the waste products and substances, regulate the amount of electrolytes, release unwanted hormones, and urinate properly. These essential functions are performed by your kidneys. However,...
by Stephanie Gardner | Dialysis Technicians, Living with Dialysis
Hemodialysis is a procedure that is carried out when a person undergoes renal failure. Understanding Hemodialysis and Its Need When you administer hemodialysis to your patient, their blood is pumped into a dialysis machine that filters various salts, wastes and fluids...
by Stephanie Gardner | Dialysis Technicians, Living with Dialysis
All About Renal Failure You have probably heard of filters before. Whether you’re referring to internet filters, air filters for your home and cars, or filters for your favorite photos, they all have a common purpose: they let in something wanted and keep out whatever...
by Stephanie Gardner | Living with Dialysis
Please allow me to introduce myself. Some of these articles you are reading, I wrote with firsthand knowledge of the topics—because I was a dialysis patient. I was on in-center hemodialysis for years before receiving a cadaveric kidney transplant. Years ago, after...
by Stephanie Gardner | Living with Dialysis
Even though you are on dialysis, you can travel safely to many places on earth, provided that you plan ahead. What you need to plan for depends on what type of dialysis you do. Following are tips on traveling with dialysis. Traveling with In-Center...