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Original Article

Hemodialysis in the Home: 20 Month's Experience

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Pages 71-76 | Received 26 May 1970, Published online: 09 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

A total of 1 422 hemodialysis have been performed in the home by 14 patients trained at S:t Eriks Sjukhus. Survival was 100% rehabilitation satisfactory and medical and psychological complication rare. In suitable cases home dialysis is preferable to center dialysis, because the patient is more independent, the cost is considerably lower, the risk of infection less and the requirement of skilled medical personnel greatly reduced.

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