Dialysis center in Philippines

Dialysis center in Manila

Once you arrive at the center, trained health care providers will take charge of you.

Your access area will be washed, and you will be weighed. Then you will be taken to a comfortable chair where you'll sit during treatment.

Your provider will check your blood pressure, temperature, breathing, heart rate, and pulse.

Needles will be placed in your access area to allow blood to flow in and out. This may be uncomfortable at first. If needed, your provider can apply a cream to numb the area.

The needles are attached to a tube that connects to the dialysis machine. Your blood will flow through the tube, into the filter, and back into your body.

The same site is used every time, and over time, a small tunnel will form in the skin. This is called a buttonhole, and it is like the hole that forms in a pierced ear. Once this forms, you will not notice the needles as much.

Your session will last 3 to 4 hours. During this time your provider will monitor your blood pressure and the dialysis machine.

During treatment, you can read, use a laptop, nap, watch TV, or chat with providers and other dialysis patients.

Once your session is over, your provider will remove the needles and put a dressing on your access area.

You will probably feel tired after your sessions.