University Health System renal dialysis units offer several treatment options for patients with acute and chronic kidney failure. Hemodialysis can be provided at the hospital, in a dialysis unit that is not part of a hospital, or at home when peritoneal dialysis is chosen as an appropriate treatment option by the patient and his/her physician.

With over 30 years of experience and as the recipient of several awards including U.S. News and World Report's Top 50 Hospitals for nephrology services for four years running, University Health Systems renal dialysis is the only choice for you.

Treatment Options

There are three treatment options available at UHS for patients with chronic renal failure. Below is a brief description of each treatment modality:

Hemodialysis

In hemodialysis, a dialysis machine and a special filter called an artificial kidney, or a dialyzer, are used to clean your blood. The average hemodialysis treatment lasts about four hours and is administered three times per week. UHS has 3 outpatient hemodialysis clinics distributed throughout your community. Treatments can be scheduled on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday rotation or on a Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday rotation. Both schedules have a morning, afternoon, and evening shift from which to choose.*

Peritoneal Dialysis

In this type of dialysis, your blood is cleaned inside your body. During the treatment, your abdominal area (called the peritoneal cavity) is slowly filled with dialysate through a catheter. The blood stays in the arteries and veins that line your peritoneal cavity. Extra fluid and waste products are drawn out of your blood and into the dialysate.

There are two major kinds of peritoneal dialysis, both offered by University Health System:

Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD)

CAPD is the only type of peritoneal dialysis that is done without machines. You do this yourself, usually four to five times a day at home and/or at work. While the dialysate is in your peritoneal cavity, you can go about your usual activities at work, at school or at home.

Continuous Cycling Peritoneal Dialysis (CCPD)

CCPD is done at home using a special machine called a cycler. Each cycle usually lasts 90 minutes and exchanges are done throughout the night while you sleep.

So Why Choose a UHS Renal Dialysis Unit?

• Our quality of care has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report's Top 50 Hospitals for nephrology services
• Variety of treatment options to include inpatient services, in-center hemodialysis, and two forms of peritoneal dialysis
• 3 convenient locations strategically placed throughout the community
• Welcoming environment with state-of-the-art equipment at all units
• Comprehensive team of physicians, nurses, patient educators, technicians, social workers, dieticians, and front desk staff dedicated to patient satisfaction and quality care
• Multiple treatment schedule options
• Highly qualified physicians

* Shift and schedule preference depends on availability.

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