If you want your treatment to work, the first step is to learn about it and find out what to expect once you start. In this section, you will learn about the two in-center hemodialysis options, what it is like to start in-center hemodialysis and keep it up in the long term, how to work with your care team, and how to monitor your care. You will also find more information about hemodialysis access, how to choose an access option, and the importance of caring for it.
What To Expect On the First Day
Read a description of a first standard and nocturnal in-center hemodialysis treatment so you know what to expect. Watch a video about The UltraCare® Way.
What To Expect In The First Year and Beyond
Read this section to find out what life may be like in the first year of in-center hemodialysis and beyond.
Your Care Team: What They Do
Meet the team of individuals who will help you with your care. Learn what they do and when you will see them. Watch a video about creating a patient care plan.
Working with Your Care Team
On this page, learn how you can expect to work with your care team and what you can do to be a good member of the team. Download a checklist of questions to ask your nurse and a list of things that you should make sure your care team knows.
What is an access?
Find out what an access is, and discover why and when choosing an access option is important. Read about the three different access options and the pros and cons of each.
Caring For Your Access
Find out how to care for your access and why it is important.
Monitoring Your Care
In this section, you will learn the signs of quality care and successful treatment, and find out about possible treatment problems.
