The 4 Types of Dialysis Access | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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You may already know that before you can receive dialysis, you need to have an access placed. Afterall, your dialysis access is your lifeline and a critical factor in enabling you to obtain the best dialysis treatment possible. Gaining an understanding of the 4 types of dialysis accesses will help you, along with your nephrologist, determine which type of dialysis access is right for you.

There are three different types of dialysis access used for hemodialysis, a process in which blood is transported from your body for cleaning.

Another type of dialysis, called peritoneal dialysis, which uses the abdominal lining and a specialized sterile solution to clean the blood inside your body, requires a different type of access known as:

Which access is the best for you will depend on many factors. Let’s look at each type of dialysis access separatel...