Dialysis (cont.)

How can patients learn more about dialysis?

As a patient approaches dialysis, there are numerous sources of information. The doctor often has access to training videos that explain the dialysis techniques and their respective advantages and disadvantages.

Dialysis At A Glance

• Dialysis is a procedure that is a substitute for many of the normal duties of the kidneys.
• Dialysis allows patients with kidney failure a chance to live productive lives.
• There are two types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
• Each type of dialysis has advantages and disadvantages. Patients can often choose the type of long term dialysis that best matches their needs.

Throughout the country are regional units of the National Kidney Foundation. These can be contacted, either through your physician or by contacting local dialysis units.

The National Kidney Foundation
30 East 33rd St.
New York, NY 10016
(800) 622-9010

The American Association of Kidney Patients is an active association of patients and families involved with dialysis and a very good source of information.

American Association of Kidney Patients
3505 E. Frontage Rd., Ste. 315
Tampa, FL 33607
800-749-2257 (direct)
813-636-8122 (fax)
www.aakp.org
info@aakp.org

Last Editorial Review: 7/19/2006

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