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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: nmac234 on November 11, 2014, 04:14:50 AM
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hello,
I am freezing when on haemodialysis for four hours , what is the best blankets to buy I have tried sleeping bags but find them to warm and not easy to get out of with one arm lol , so I would prefer a blanket .Have bought four so far and none of them have worked for me !
Tried a single quilt which does work , but is so bulky to carry around !
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Long johns? (top & bottoms)
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Big fuzzy blue blanket, bought a red one but was told not to use it cause they would not be able to tell if I was bleeding. But I also bring a pillow and a seat cushion. The solution for me was not to go to a small blanket but to buy a duffel bag. Every thing stuff in and its easy to carry. With a medium duffel I could switch my blanket for a quilt or a comforter with out any problems.
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Generally I see people at my center using polar fleece like blankets:
https://www.google.com/search?q=polar+fleece+blankets&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US:IE-SearchBox&ie=&oe=&gws_rd=ssl
Some even have DaVita branded blankets in a not so nice looking yellow. They are light and soft and pack well.
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Another vote for the big fuzzy blue blanket here! I had fleece microfiber one in teal blue and I loved it. It would squish into a tote bag and holds heat amazingly well. I still have it as it was a gift from a departed friend. I like the fleece microfiber because it is machine washable in case of spills.
I also had an "as seen on TV" miracle pillow. It was a bead-filled pillow that could be used in different shapes for neck/head support.
Big fuzzy blue blanket, bought a red one but was told not to use it cause they would not be able to tell if I was bleeding. But I also bring a pillow and a seat cushion. The solution for me was not to go to a small blanket but to buy a duffel bag. Every thing stuff in and its easy to carry. With a medium duffel I could switch my blanket for a quilt or a comforter with out any problems.
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I have a fleece blanket (in cow print) which is warm but light. I also wear a hat (thin grey wool one) which helps a lot. The temperature in our unit varies so much from freezing to sweltering and
finding clothes to wear in which I can expose my upper arm fistula is tough (I need one armed jumpers!!!! or one short sleeve and one long sleeve!!!)
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I just ordered a dialysis hoody, you can order it with a zipper on either arm for fistula access. When it comes in I'll let you know if its a good buy.
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I've cut all my D jumpers' arms off (the D arm of course :urcrazy; )
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I use a skiers' warming hand pack I buy at the sports stores. I open it up and ut it under my blanket on my chest. It helps to warm the core area of the body.
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I've cut all my D jumpers' arms off (the D arm of course :urcrazy; )
Do you sew em up once you've cut the arm off? Maybe I can get some cheap jumpers off Ebay and have a go!!! :P
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I use the electric heat mattress pad one for the sofa and one for my bed. They are great! My hands and feet so cold sometimes I can't function.
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I've cut all my D jumpers' arms off (the D arm of course :urcrazy; )
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Do you sew em up once you've cut the arm off? Maybe I can get some cheap jumpers off Ebay and have a go!!! :P
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No I roll the bit of sleeve up and tape it when in use. I tape it to my arm so it stays out of the way.
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Ahhhh sounds good to me :)
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Hi i use 2 baby blankets sewn together there is good length and width in these they are warm as well hospital blankets are heavy over you but as i said to the nurses these hospital blankets are made out of lino they are just crap but the baby blankets work for me doing 4 and a half hours 3 times a week try them good luck with your treatment :waving;
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When I was poorly I took a hot water bottle in (amazing how long they stay warm a good 3 hours) and some of those little pocket
handwarmers that you click and they instantly heat up and last about 30 minutes (really good when my hands had nerve problems and ached)
you just had to boil them to reset!
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Just got good news for me at least my center is replacing the old dialysis chairs with new chairs that have built in heaters. I have used then by my retirement house and they are wonderful. There is a button on the right side table that turns the heat on with three heat setting. mild,warm, and toasty. They are expensive so the replacement will be phased in over a year with about a quarter be replaced at any one time.
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Wow Michael, that sounds way 'cool'
:2thumbsup;
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Do you know the company that makes these? Perhaps our unit could be persuaded what a great idea!!!!
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I don't know but I am scheduled to have Dialysis in Amsterdam NY Black Friday and the following Monday. They have the chairs and I will find out and post on Saturday what info I can find.
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Do you know the company that makes these? Perhaps our unit could be persuaded what a great idea!!!!
The dialysis unit I go to has all heated chairs with three level: low-medium-high.
It really heats up on the level high!
Here is the info: the manufacture is Medcor
Medcor model 350 and 450XL dialysis chairs are the most versatile chairs on the market today. Now avaliable with heat and massgge. We also have chart carts, stools, exam tables, and privacy screens.
http://www.nephrologynews.com/directories/4627-buyer-s-guide/listing/935
Medcor Dialysis Chairs
http://www.renalweb.com/newads/medcor_showcase.html
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Just got good news for me at least my center is replacing the old dialysis chairs with new chairs that have built in heaters. I have used then by my retirement house and they are wonderful. There is a button on the right side table that turns the heat on with three heat setting. mild,warm, and toasty. They are expensive so the replacement will be phased in over a year with about a quarter be replaced at any one time.
:shy;Now that is nice...heated chairs.
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Long johns top and bottoms a sure i never thought of that what a super idea and light weight as well myself as well is always like a big ice cube
Happy Christmas to all :waving;
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The smallest size heated blanket we could find. Works great!