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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Home Dialysis - NxStage Users => Topic started by: jonn r on November 17, 2008, 02:53:06 PM

Title: going to do NxStage
Post by: jonn r on November 17, 2008, 02:53:06 PM

ok so here is the deal...... i dont know what questions to ask.......so i need your help.....what should i ask???


thanks





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Title: Re: going to do NxStage
Post by: okarol on November 17, 2008, 02:59:26 PM

You could read Meinuk's posts and get some ideas of what you need to know http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=5229.0

Title: Re: going to do NxStage
Post by: jbeany on November 17, 2008, 08:09:52 PM

Every center has a different policy.  Things to find out -

Will they train you to do it alone or do you need a partner?  Can you train more than one partner?  Will your partner need to be there for every training session, or only some of them?
How long will they insist on training you?  NxStage thinks 2 to 3 weeks is sufficient, but some centers drag it out to 6 or 8.
Will they support a 5 day schedule, or will they insist on 6?
How do they plan to deal with blood testing?  Will they be paying to have the blood mailed to a lab, or will you need to deliver it?  How often will they want blood testing?  Once a week, bi-weekly, once a month?
What equipment will they supply?  Some centers cover nothing, not even the centrifuge for blood work, others have even covered a recliner.

Title: Re: going to do NxStage
Post by: Sluff on November 17, 2008, 09:23:05 PM

Good for you John R hope it goes smoothly for you.  :thumbup;

Title: Re: going to do NxStage
Post by: Wallyz on November 21, 2008, 05:59:19 AM

Ask about nocturnal, extended therapy. Its better.