A specialized healthcare facility equipped to provide renal dialysis services for individuals with kidney failure, offering hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis treatments.
A renal replacement therapy where blood is circulated through an external dialysis machine to remove waste products and excess fluids, typically performed at a renal dialysis center.
A dialysis method that involves the infusion of a dialysate solution into the peritoneal cavity, using the peritoneum as a natural filter to remove waste products and excess fluids.
A medical doctor specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases, often overseeing the care of patients receiving dialysis at a renal dialysis center.
A healthcare professional trained to operate and maintain dialysis machines, monitor patients during treatments, and ensure the overall safety and efficiency of the dialysis process.
A surgically created connection between an artery and a vein, commonly in the arm, to facilitate the efficient flow of blood during hemodialysis treatments.
The proper maintenance and hygiene practices related to the use of catheters, often applicable to individuals undergoing peritoneal dialysis.
A sterile solution used in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis to draw waste products and excess fluids from the blood or peritoneal cavity.
The process during hemodialysis where excess fluid is removed from the blood, helping manage fluid balance in individuals with kidney failure.
A registered dietitian with expertise in managing the nutritional needs of individuals with kidney disease, often providing dietary guidance for patients at renal dialysis centers.
The point of entry into the bloodstream for hemodialysis, commonly established through an AV fistula, AV graft, or central venous catheter.
Measures of waste products in the blood that are routinely monitored in individuals undergoing dialysis to assess the effectiveness of the treatment.
A dietary limitation on fluid intake, often necessary for individuals receiving dialysis to manage fluid balance and prevent complications.
The remaining function of a patient’s native kidneys, which may impact the intensity and frequency of dialysis treatments.