Dialysis Hub
Dialysis replaces some of the work of your kidneys when they can’t keep up. This section focuses on in-center hemodialysis: what to expect, who you’ll meet, and simple routines that make treatments easier.
Clinic Staff Roles
Meet the team you’ll see most—nurses, techs, social worker, dietitian, and nephrologist— and what each person handles.
Access Options: Catheter, Fistula, Graft
How dialysis connects to your bloodstream, healing timelines, daily care, and when to call for help.
The Dialysis Machine
A plain-English tour: blood circuit, dialyzer, ultrafiltration, common alarms, and what the screen numbers mean.
What to Expect
First-month rhythm, chair comfort tips, dry-weight goals, and how the visit flows from check-in to wrap-up.
Schedule & Planning
Common shift patterns, picking a time that fits work and rides, travel planning, and weather back-ups.
Side Effects & Safety
Cramps, low BP, “dialysis hangover,” needles/access issues, simple fixes, and clear “when to call” rules.
You don’t need to learn it all at once. Start with the page you need today, jot questions, and bring them to your next session—small tweaks make a big difference.