Home hemodialysis

Peritonial Dialysis (PD)

Continuous Ambulatory PD (CAPD)

Travel to a dialysis center is only required for check-up visits.

You have a certain flexibility on the timing of fluid exchanges.

No needle insertions involved.

Storage space is needed at home, mostly for fluids.

Patient training usually takes a few weeks.

Special requirements for hygiene.

Some exchanges have to be done during the day.

Automated PD (APD)

Travel to a dialysis center is only required for check-up visits.

As it is typically done during night-time, you are free to decide on your plans for the day.

No needle insertions involved.

Storage space for a machine and fluids is needed at home.

Electrical outlets may need to be modified for the cycler.

Patient training usually takes a few weeks.

Special requirements for hygiene.

Hemodialysis (HD)

In-center HD

The treatment will be done for you by an experienced care team.

Continuous surveillance during the treatment.

No storage at home required.

Significant amount of time spent at the center and travelling to the center.

Limited flexibility and freedom during the treatment.

Needle insertions are typically necessary for blood access.

Home HD (HHD)

More flexible and convenient treatment possible in a familiar environment.

Better control of your plans for the day since you can decide when to dialyse.

Travel to a dialysis center is only required for check-up visits.

Storage at home required for machine and equipment.

Infrastructural adaptions in your home might be required (water systems and electricity access); energy and water consumption will increase.

Needle insertions are typically necessary.

The NxStage VersiHD home hemodialysis machine offers the convenience of portability for treatment in the comfort of a patient’s home.

Performance you know and trust in-center – the 5008S CorDiax is also available at home, offering different benefits for patients.