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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions) => Topic started by: elizabetht on August 27, 2007, 07:42:38 PM

Title: Double Dialysis
Post by: elizabetht on August 27, 2007, 07:42:38 PM

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My friend was told that because of her weight she would need double dialysis or stay on the machine for 8 hours a session.  What is double dialysis?

Title: Re: Double Dialysis
Post by: Roxy on August 27, 2007, 07:51:11 PM

My guess is that she might need to do 6 days a week instead of the normal 3 days

Title: Re: Double Dialysis
Post by: Adam_W on August 27, 2007, 08:06:23 PM

I have heard of larger patients actually using two dialyzers on the same machine, or even two separate machines (connected to the same access) so they can get adequate dialysis. I don't know much about this practice, and I don't remember where I read about it.

Adam

Title: Re: Double Dialysis
Post by: goofynina on August 27, 2007, 10:46:18 PM

I do not agree with that at all,  i know you all dont believe this but i am considered a "large" woman  ::)   Well, that is not how they said it but that word sounds nicer than that damn O word (obese) bleccch,  :banghead;  lol,  and i would definetly have her talk directly to the surgeon to see if it is possible.  Good luck and please keep us posted.  :2thumbsup;

Title: Re: Double Dialysis
Post by: Sluff on August 28, 2007, 04:35:52 AM

How about pleasingly plump? Maybe they just mean longer runs?