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3 types of vascular access ports used in hemodialysis. Hemodialysis refers to a method for cleaning the blood. Dialysis functions to removemetabloic waste products such as potassium, urea from the blood during renal failure. Additionally, dialysis may be used to remove other chemical toxins from the bloodstream in cases of overdose. In the case of renal failure, patients may undergo dialysis treatments three times a week for 3 to 4 hours. Hemodialysis requires a vascular access site. This is an arterial and venous site on your body from which your blood is removed and returned after it is filtered by the dialysis machine.
You'll receive training on what peritoneal dialysis involves and how to use the equipment. You'll also need an operation to insert the catheter that carries the dialysate in and out of your abdomen. The insertion might be done under local or general anesthesia. The tube is usually inserted near your bellybutton.