Home Hemodialysis

Home hemodialysis (HHD) is the modality of hemodialysis done in the home. During home hemodialysis, blood flows from the patient’s vascular access through a dialysis machine. The dialysis machine cleanses the blood of extra waste and fluids and sends the clean blood back into the body. Patients on home hemodialysis have the option of performing more frequent or longer dialysis treatments, which may contribute to better clinical outcomes and an overall improved quality of life.

There are two types of home hemodialysis (HHD): short daily and traditional. One of the major benefits of HHD is that treatment schedules can be tailored to a patient’s specific health condition and lifestyle.

Traditional home hemodialysis: Traditional home hemodialysis is very similar to in-center hemodialysis. Traditional HHD treatments are generally performed three times a week for four hours per session, but patients have the option of dialyzing more frequently to achieve more favorable clinical results.

Short daily home hemodialysis: Short daily home hemodialysis is generally performed five or six times a week for two to three hours per session.