Home Hemodialysis Therapies
The information provided is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. A licensed healthcare professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.
There is more than one type of Home HD therapy. You should discuss with your doctor which option is best for you. For the types listed below, you and a care partner will be trained on how to do the procedure safely and effectively. The training usually takes several weeks.
Conventional Home HD
Conventional Home HD is performed three times per week, for 3-4 hours each time, similar to the schedule you may have for in-center HD.
Short Daily Home HD
Short daily Home HD lasts approximately 1.5 to 3 hours and is performed about five to seven times per week. Because this treatment is performed more frequently, this type of therapy can help reduce symptoms like headaches, nausea, and cramping after treatment because less fluid is generally removed with each treatment.
Nocturnal Home HD
This type of dialysis consists of long, slower treatments while you sleep. Depending on what you and your doctor discuss, you may perform this dialysis three to seven nights per week, and treatments last about 6 to 8 hours. This type of therapy also reduces symptoms like headaches, nausea, and cramping after treatment because less fluid is generally removed with each treatment, and the fluid is removed more gradually over time than shorter dialysis treatments.
