Home hemodialysis (HD) offers several clinical advantages over
facility-based hemodialysis, and is a safe and effective form of renal
replacement therapy that delivers superior care to HD patients.
However, given its benefits, home HD is greatly underutilized
throughout the world. The best way to do heamodialysis at home is by
lying on an inclined bed. A hospital bed or adjustable bed will be an
excellent choice. Simply lie on the adjustable bed with the head
elevated and the nurses will take it from there. We recommend a queen
or full size adjustable bed so that there is enough room either side of
you for the equipment to be placed on the bed if necessary. Any popular
brand of adjustable bed like Leggett and Platt, Reverie, Ergomotion
will do just fine. You can checkout reliable online
queen size adjustable beds reviews and decide which brand suits you best.
Implementing Hemodialysis in the Home: A Practical Manual
is a peer-reviewed, comprehensive, open-source, web-enabled, practical
manual developed by The Global Forum for Home Hemodialysis, a panel
comprised of internationally recognized nephrologists, home HD nurses,
administrators, patient advocates, and a long-time home HD patient.
This manual is designed as a guide to support healthcare teams
worldwide as they develop a successful home HD program in their region
or expand an existing program from their facilities to better serve
their eligible patients with end stage renal disease.