| In-hospital hemodialysis | 43.0000000000000 | In-hospital hemodialysis | In-hospital hemodialysis | I | English | Nephrology | Child (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years) | Kidneys | Cardiovascular system | Non-drug treatment | Caregivers
Adult (19+) | NA | | 2014-07-30T04:00:00Z | | | | | | 9.90000000000000 | 51.0000000000000 | 548.000000000000 | | Health (A-Z) - Procedure | Health A-Z | <p>Find out what is involved in in-hospital hemodialysis and its benefits.</p> | <p>In-hospital <a href="/Article?contentid=44&language=English">hemodialysis</a> is a dialysis option offered in a hospital setting. It is a rapid type of dialysis that removes any toxins and fluid that have built up in your child's body over the previous day or two.</p> | <h2>Benefits of in-hospital hemodialysis</h2>
<p>In-hospital dialysis is closely supervised by the nephrology team. This team includes kidney specialists, nurses, dietitians and social workers.</p>
<p>In-hospital hemodialysis means that:</p>
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<li>your family has little responsibility for performing the dialysis</li>
<li>your child can receive dialysis no matter how old they are or how much they weigh</li>
<li>your child will have regular contact with other hemodialysis patients and staff</li>
<li>your child has immediate access to medical help during treatment</li>
<li>your family does not need to keep equipment or supplies at home</li>
</ul> | <h2>Key points</h2>
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<li>In-hospital hemodialysis is a type of dialysis that is done over three to four hours in a hospital setting.</li>
<li>Your child will usually receive in-hospital dialysis as an outpatient three or four times a week. </li>
<li>In-hospital hemodialysis means you do not need to store any equipment at home and lets your child meet other patients and have immediate access to medical care.</li>
<li>Your child must take time away from school for in-hospital appointments, follow a strict diet and take more medications than with other types of dialysis.</li>
</ul> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | <h2>How often does my child need in-hospital hemodialysis?</h2>
<p>Your child receives this dialysis as an outpatient in a hospital (they do not stay overnight). The dialysis is usually done three or four times a week, including holidays. Each treatment lasts three or four hours. You may stay with your child during the treatment.</p> | <h2>Things to consider when deciding on in-hospital hemodialysis</h2>
<p>Coming to the hospital for dialysis may mean less responsibility, but it may affect other areas of your child's life. To help you decide if in-hospital dialysis is suitable for your child, please consider the following points.</p>
<h3>Impact of in-hospital hemodialysis on your child's routine</h3>
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<li>Your child will need dialysis on a fixed schedule every week.</li>
<li>Your child will miss a lot of school to attend the treatments.</li>
<li>Your child will need to follow a strict diet, including fluids.</li>
<li>Your child will need to take more medications than if they had <a href="/Article?contentid=42&language=English">peritoneal dialysis</a> or <a href="/Article?contentid=41&language=English">home hemodialysis</a>.</li>
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<h3>Impact of in-hospital hemodialysis on your family's routine</h3>
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<li>You or another family member must take time off work to be with your child for the dialysis treatments.</li>
<li>You will need travel to and from the hospital and cover any related transportation expenses such as gas, parking or transit.</li>
</ul>
<h3>How your child feels during and after in-hospital hemodialysis</h3>
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<li>Your child might feel unwell during dialysis (light headed, cramps, headache and nausea).</li>
<li>Your child will have less energy and need more time to recover after each treatment.</li>
</ul> | | | | | <h2>At SickKids</h2>
<p>The Dialysis Unit at SickKids is open Monday through Saturday and can offer dialysis in the morning or afternoon.</p>
<p>Your child can eat one meal during the dialysis treatment. If you wish, they can also be taught by a teacher from the Toronto District School Board to help them keep up with their school work. We can also arrange physiotherapy for your child on request.</p>
<p>For more information or a tour of the Dialysis Unit, please contact 416-813-7563.</p> | | | | | | | | | | | In-hospital hemodialysis | | False | | | | | | |
