Hemodialysis

Peritoneal dialysis

Peritoneal dialysis is a type of dialysis done at home by using the inside lining of your belly which acts as a natural filter. At the start of your Peritoneal dialysis journey, a surgeon will place a soft plastic tube (catheter) into your belly which will remain in place. During Peritoneal dialysis, which can be done during the day or at night while you sleep, a sterile cleansing fluid is put into your belly through this catheter which filters your waste products. After the filtering process is completed, the waste products and excess fluid leave your body through the catheter. This type of dialysis is done in the comfort of your own home and requires a once monthly visit with your physician.

 Types of Dialysis CKS offers:

• Home Hemodialysis
• Home Peritoneal
• In-center Hemodialysis
• Dialysis for special populations:
  • • Tracheostomy/ventilator dialysis
    • Covid-19 Isolation dialysis
    • Sunday Dialysis
  • 4th shift for working patients
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Dialysis

Vascular Access

In order to begin the process of Dialysis, Vascular Access is required.

Vascular access is necessary to perform dialysis treatments. It is the way by which your blood is travels to and from the dialyzer in order to clean your blood and remove extra fluids.

There are three types of Vascular Access:

• Arteriovenous Fistula
  A connection that is created between an artery and a vein by a Vascular Surgeon. This is usually in the arm.
• Arteriovenous Graft
  A connection that is created between an artery and a vein with the use of synthetic tubing by a Vascular Surgeon. This can be done in the arm or leg.
• Catheter
  Plastic tubing placed into a neck or a leg vein as a temporary access for dialysis. This can be done by a Radiologist or Surgeon.