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     • NxStage patients usually dialyze 5 to 6 times a week, 21⁄2 to 3 hours per treatment. But unlike in-center dialysis, home patients can choose when and where they wish to do their treatments. Activities that may not have seemed possible before – such as maintaining a normal work schedule or traveling – may become possible again with NxStage.
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   What is home hemodialysis with the NxStage system one?

   • Home hemodialysis with the NxStage System One requires a patient and partner who are committed to being trained on and following the guidelines for proper system operation. The reported benefits of home hemodialysis may not be experienced by all patients.

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   What are the risks associated with NxStage hemodialysis?

   • 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.

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   How often is hemodialysis done?

   • Treatments are traditionally performed at a dialysis center 3 times a week, for about 4 hours per session. HHD follows a similar treatment procedure as ICHD but is usually done in the comfort of your home, and more frequently, 5 or 6 days a week. More frequent hemodialysis may lead to improved health and quality-of-life outcomes 1.

   Frequently Asked Questions | NxStage Medical Inc

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3. www.nxstage.com › patients › frequently-asked-questionsFrequently Asked Questions | NxStage Medical Inc.

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   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 infection of the site.

   • Benefits of More Frequent HHD

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   • Home Hemodialysis Dosing

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     Frequency and duration matter. More frequent hemodialysis...

4. www.nxstage.com › patients › solo-hhdSolo/Independent Home Dialysis | NxStage Medical Inc.

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   • Is It Possible to Perform Dialysis Treatments Alone at Home?
   • What Is Required to Perform Solo HHD?
   • When Can Solo HHD Treatments Be done?
   • Are There Any Additional Considerations For Patients Contemplating Solo HHD?

   Yes, if you and your doctor agree, and with proper planning and training, many patients are able to perform their dialysis therapy alone, in the comfort of their home. Solo home dialysis, sometimes referred to as self- or independent dialysis, is dialysis therapy administered at home, by yourself, without any required assistance. Kidney disease pat...

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   If you and your doctor decide solo HHD is a good option for your health and lifestyle, you will first need a prescription for the therapy. You will also need a NxStage HHD system, dialysis treatment supplies, ancillary treatment supplies, and additional training to perform treatments alone, at home. Your home training nurse will teach you to admini...

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   You can perform solo HHD anytime during waking hours, which means you can adapt your dialysis treatments to your schedule and lifestyle, not the other way around.

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   There are some physical limitations that could affect a person’s ability to perform solo home hemodialysis. As always, your doctor and care team should help with these decisions and determine the best approach. Some patients may feel uneasy about learning to self-cannulate, however, many people prefer self-cannulation once they are trained to do it...

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5. www.nxstage.com › patients › home-hemodialysis-bestHome Hemodialysis: Is it Your Best Treatment Option?

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   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

6. www.nxstage.com › hcp › therapiesMore Frequent Home Hemodialysis Therapy | NxStage Medical Inc.

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   The NxStage System One is the only truly, portable home hemodialysis system that offers individualized treatment options that fit within your patient’s lifestyle; during the day, with or without a care partner, or, overnight as your patient and care partner sleep. More frequent hemodialysis can offer patients access to life-changing benefits.