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Many airline staff do not know these regulations and have never seen a portable dialysis machine. Call the DOT Disability Hotline at 800-778-4838 (voice) or 800-455-9880 (TTY) if you have problems. Measure a PD cycler’s case to see if it will fit in an overhead bin or under the seat. If not, it will need to go as checked baggage.
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I use these in case of a PureFlow problem, or if I go away for a weekend. At least half an hour before I plan to start a treatment, I set the machine to Prime. This takes about 25 minutes. When it is done, I can: Start my treatment. Wait—up to 12 hours—and treat later. Note: The NxStage manual says it is safe for up to 72 hours.
The NxStage System is a prescription device and, like all medical devices, involves some risks. The risks associated with hemodialysis treatments in any environment include, but are not limited to, high blood pressure, fluid overload, low blood pressure, heart-related issues, and vascular access complications. When vascular access is exposed to ...
Users will need space in their home for boxes of supplies necessary to perform home hemodialysis with NxStage systems. Certain forms of home hemodialysis have additional risks. If a doctor prescribes home hemodialysis more than 3 times a week, vascular access is exposed to more frequent use which may lead to access related complications, including
Home hemodialysis (HHD) offers clinicians an opportunity to provide treatments that are uniquely tailored to the individual needs of each patient, taking into consideration their specific clinical and lifestyle needs. A growing body of evidence supports prescribing more frequent HHD to improve overall outcomes among the growing end-stage renal ...
The NxStage machine can typically be checked on airplanes as baggage. Check with your training nurse about using hard or soft cases that can be purchased from the manufacturer. It’s strongly recommended that you also call your airline in advance to check on their policies and restrictions for carry-on baggage.
