There are two main types of procedures for dialysis – peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis. In hemodialysis, your blood is pumped into a dialysis machine which acts as an artificial kidney before the blood returns to your body. 

Peritoneal dialysis could be continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). In both types, the doctors surgically insert a catheter into your belly. They then fill the lining (peritoneum) with a cleansing fluid (dialysate). The fluid contains sterile water, electrolytes (potassium, bicarbonate, and sodium), and removes the wastes from the blood. The dialysate is then drained from the body.

In conditions where the kidney problem is reversible, dialysis is only a temporary treatment. For people with permanent kidney problems, they might have to stay on dialysis for life or until they undergo successful kidney transplantation.

The cost of dialysis depends on several factors, including the country, type of facility (government-owned or private), type of procedure (peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis), number of sessions, tests, and medications. The Nigerian Association of Nephrologists estimates the average dialysis cost in Nigeria to be around 400,000 Naira per month.

Sleep disturbance is common among people living with serious kidney problems and who have dialysis. When dialysis clearance is inadequate, the body accumulates waste products of metabolism. This buildup can cause an uneasy feeling that might be bad enough to disrupt sleep.

Other causes of sleeplessness in dialysis patients include excessive daytime sleepiness, restless leg syndrome, and obstructive sleep apnea.

The cost of a dialysis machine depends on the brand and quality. Used machines could go for as low as $400 while new high-tech machines could cost more than $10,000

Dialysis centers are regulated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMD). 

Experts recommend three hemodialyses sessions every week to ensure optimal waste removal. Peritoneal dialysis should be done every day.

Dialysis extends life expectancy in people with kidney problems. It is unusual for someone to die from dialysis. However, some people on dialysis could still die from the disease progression and complications of the kidney problem

The standard recommendation for hemodialysis is three times a week. However, peritoneal dialysis is done every day.

The catheter is inserted into a large vein in the neck, chest, or upper thigh (groin). For peritoneal dialysis, the catheter is placed in your belly.

Dialysis nursing is a subspecialty in nephrology nursing that sees to the professional management of persons with kidney conditions that necessitate dialysis. The nurses educate, monitor, and record the patient’s vital signs and ensure the dialysis machine works well.

Dialysis is usually recommended for people with kidney problem or have toxic substances in their blood. The process filters the blood by removing waste products and balancing the amount of salt, water, electrolytes (potassium, sodium, and bicarbonate). This could happen in a dialysis machine (hemodialysis) or in the abdomen (peritoneal dialysis).

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) and hemodialysis have their advantages and disadvantages. Peritoneal dialysis tends to prevent the buildup of wastes better than hemodialysis because it is done more frequently. PD is more flexible and can be done at home, or while traveling, in fact. It, however, requires proper knowledge and predisposes to infection (peritonitis).

The dialysis center has technicians that operate the machines with nephrology nurses and nephrologists that oversee the procedure.

Without dialysis, waste products of metabolism build up in the body and lead to uremia and other severe medical conditions that could lead to death. Urgent kidney transplantation is necessary.

Dialysis cost in India is an average of $3000 per year.

Dialysis is usually required when the kidney is not functioning optimally. This could lead us to a dangerous buildup of toxins and electrolyte imbalance. Dialysis is also necessary in some cases of poisoning or drug overdose. 

People with end-stage kidney failure require dialysis.

No, dialysis does not cure kidney disease. It just subserves the functions of the kidney, but it doesn’t treat the underlying kidney problem. Dialysis is a temporary measure – until your kidneys regain function or you get a kidney transplant.

Dialysis is done when your kidneys can no longer perform their excretory functions effectively and lead to the buildup of wastes. This happens in acute kidney problems and end-stage renal failure.

Hemodialysis is done in the hospital or a kidney dialysis center. Peritoneal dialysis can be performed anywhere.

Most kidney centers are profitable, but there are a few not-for-profit dialysis centers.

Ambulatory care offers medical services to persons on an outpatient basis. It involves diagnosing, testing, and managing a patient without admitting them, 

Ambulatory care nursing refers to a specialty of nursing care for patients being managed as outpatient cases – patients that don’t require admission.

As of 2019, the ambulatory care industry was worth a little above $81 billion. It is projected to grow to almost $120 billion by 2027.

They see patients on an outpatient basis in ambulatory care – run tests, diagnose, and treat them without overnight admission.

Ambulatory care facilities offer medical facilities on an outpatient basis. 

Ambulatory care centers are health care facilities that offer medical services on an outpatient basis. This means they do not keep patients overnight.

The ambulatory care system is important because it offers less hospital bills and can manage chronic conditions better, particularly those that don’t need hospitalization. It could be the mainstay of healthcare delivery in the nearest future.

The steps to becoming an ambulatory pharmacist vary from country to country. You need to bag a pharmacy degree. Thereafter, you complete your pharmacy residency with a specialization in ambulatory pharmacy.

Becoming an ambulatory care pharmacist depends on what obtains in your country. Usually, you have to earn a pharmacy degree. You then complete your pharmacy residency with an interest in ambulatory pharmacy.

The doctor’s office, emergency room, ambulatory surgery center, an outpatient department of a hospital, special centers (dialysis, infusion, etc.), and clinic are forms of ambulatory care settings, so long you are not admitted.

The doctor’s office, emergency room, ambulatory surgery center, an outpatient department of a hospital, special centers (dialysis, infusion, etc.), and clinic are forms of ambulatory care settings, so long you are not admitted.

Ambulatory care is important because it is more affordable and can manage chronic conditions better, particularly those that don’t need hospitalization. 

Many centers are tilting towards the ambulatory care system through their outpatient departments. The ambulatory care system helps healthcare delivery by providing affordable healthcare while cutting hospital expenses. It also reduces hospital waiting time and improves patient satisfaction.

A diagnosis is important to know the right treatment you need. This prevents further complications of an illness and avoidable morbidity and mortality.

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who makes a diagnosis and manages mental illnesses.

Fibromyalgia can be diagnosed by a family physician, internal medicine physician (internist), or rheumatologist.

Depending on the cause of dyslexia, a psychologist, neurologist, or psychiatrist can make a diagnosis of dyslexia.                     

Dementia can be diagnosed by a family physician, geriatrician, neurologist, or psychiatrist.       

The diagnosis and management of children with autism are usually made by a pediatric neurologist, psychologist, psychiatrist, or developmental pediatrician.

The diagnosis of arthritis is usually made by a rheumatologist. Orthopedic surgeons could also make the diagnosis.

The diagnosis and management of children with ADHD are usually made by a pediatric neurologist, developmental pediatrician, psychologist, or psychiatrist.

Stribild is a combined medication for treating HIV in people who are above 12 years and weigh more than 25kg (55 pounds).

When the test is necessary to detect what is wrong with you based on the symptoms and signs you are showing.

A diagnostic test should tell whether or not you have a medical condition. It might also tell how bad it is.

The most common diagnoses are:

• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Allergies
• Enteritis
• Essential/primary hypertension
• Dyslipidemia
• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

A screening test is often used to rule out the possibility of a medical condition and identify people who might need further testing to diagnose a medical condition. A diagnostic test is used to confirm the presence or absence of a medical condition.                    

A diagnosis refers identification of a medical condition based on signs and symptoms, physical examinations, or tests.           

Some of the most common examples of diagnostic tests are Biopsy Endoscopy Electrocardiogram Imaging tests – CT scan, MRI, x-ray, ultrasound scan, PET scan.

Diabetes mellitus Hypertension Obesity Ulcer Cancer Urinary tract infection Upper respiratory tract infection.

It could be a diagnostic test. Blood work tells the doctor how are your organs are working and the amount of blood cells you have for each of the types. As a diagnostic tool, it helps diagnose HIV, cancer, thyroid problems, and so on. 

Yes, a biopsy is considered a diagnostic test.  

You often time do pay specifically for the diagnosis. You might pay for consultation, tests, and treatment, though.

There is no extra cost for an ADHD diagnosis. You might only have to pay for consultation, tests, and management. If your child would need to see a therapist, you would also have to pay for that. 

Your doctor requests a diagnostic test if they think it will help with detecting what is wrong with you.    

You get a diagnosis from a doctor following consultation, physical examination, with or without a test.

There is no diagnostic test or blood work to diagnose autism. It is based on your child’s development so far and behavior.             

It is possible to get a misdiagnosis from a doctor. This could be due to your test results, the doctor’s fault, or you have a condition that presents like cancer.

There is no cure for autism. It can only be managed with medications and therapy.

No, they are not. Diagnosis is the identification of a medical condition, while prognosis refers to the possible outcome of the disease based on its course/progression.