# Discussions for Dialysis Professionals **URL:** https://forums.homedialysis.org/c/discussions-for-dialysis-professionals/9.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forums.homedialysis.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.homedialysis.org/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Question about Peritoneal dialysis](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/question-about-peritoneal-dialysis/6409)
**Author:** [@mariam](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/mariam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2018, 7:21am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/question-about-peritoneal-dialysis/6409 "2018-10-07T07:21:59Z")
hello.I have baxter HomeChoicePro peritoneal dialys machine and i’m intersted what does error 2042 and error 2445 mean .please write me back. thank you in advance. --- ## [PD patient cannot do anymore dilaysis not my will](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-patient-cannot-do-anymore-dilaysis-not-my-will/6286)
**Author:** [@ron570](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/ron570)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-patient-cannot-do-anymore-dilaysis-not-my-will/6286 "2018-09-27T17:09:09Z")
hi everyone, i was a fresenius PD patient for aboutb a month ending in July. In addition to my end satge renal failure, i also have tourette syndrome. I was thrown out from fresenius in middletown ny because i got angry … --- ## [NXstage machine](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/nxstage-machine/587)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 5:15am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/nxstage-machine/587 "2018-05-10T05:15:59Z")
Has anyone found an adjustable height cart with wheels that could be used inside for the machine and then wheeled outside to the patients car, height raised or lowered to appropriate trunk height and then they could just… --- ## [Blood leak detector for HHD NxStage solo](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/blood-leak-detector-for-hhd-nxstage-solo/5945)
**Author:** [@willcowa](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/willcowa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2018, 10:57am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/blood-leak-detector-for-hhd-nxstage-solo/5945 "2018-05-08T10:57:25Z")
Suggestions for patient blood leak detector. Anyone have experience with redsense? Any suggestions on enuresis detectors to use in this situation? --- ## [Staff Assisted Home Dialysis](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/staff-assisted-home-dialysis/132)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/staff-assisted-home-dialysis/132 "2018-04-11T19:15:27Z")
I am finding very little information on this topic, the networks, state departments and other contacts have been of little help. It appears that once home dialysis turns into "staff assisted", all of the regulations cha… --- ## [Training supplies](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/training-supplies/5791)
**Author:** [@Gale\_Golden\_Schulke](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Gale_Golden_Schulke)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2018, 3:30pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/training-supplies/5791 "2018-03-09T15:30:35Z")
Does anyone know where we can get the aprons Baxter used to give out to PD RNs? I don't think they give them away any longer. --- ## [Is Anyone Using The Fresenius 5008 Machine?](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/is-anyone-using-the-fresenius-5008-machine/2055)
**Author:** [@NDXUFan12](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/NDXUFan12)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2017, 11:40am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/is-anyone-using-the-fresenius-5008-machine/2055 "2017-09-07T11:40:56Z")
If you are using the Fresenius 5008 machine, what is your opinion of it? Mark --- ## [Fresenius 5008S operators manual](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/fresenius-5008s-operators-manual/3052)
**Author:** [@JW77](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/JW77)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2017, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/fresenius-5008s-operators-manual/3052 "2017-07-27T12:44:05Z")
Hi Tried posting this in the patient forum, but little or no response. I'm starting on a Fres machine in the next , and have been provided with a temporary copy of the very bulky Fresenius manual, which the staff wan… --- ## [Regional Home Hemo Training Program Barriers](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/regional-home-hemo-training-program-barriers/134)
**Author:** [@Beth\_Witten\_MSW](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Beth_Witten_MSW)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2017, 9:42am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/regional-home-hemo-training-program-barriers/134 "2017-04-11T09:42:09Z")
At this point there are a limited number of dialysis clinics that train patients to do home hemodialysis and even fewer offer daily or nocturnal home hemodialysis. Some people have suggested that regional training progra… --- ## [PD Cycler Maintenance](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-cycler-maintenance/1313)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2017, 11:35am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-cycler-maintenance/1313 "2017-04-09T11:35:54Z")
Who is responsible for the maintenance (PM's) on these machines? Is it the manufacturer or the dialysis clinic? How often do these machines have to have PM's? Thank you. --- ## [Medical Billing complexities and their solutions?](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/medical-billing-complexities-and-their-solutions/3013)
**Author:** [@aidenspencer](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/aidenspencer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2016, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/medical-billing-complexities-and-their-solutions/3013 "2016-11-27T13:12:00Z")
Healthcare providers are facing which type the complexities in medical billing operations and what is solution of them. --- ## [Help recruiting a Nephrologist](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/help-recruiting-a-nephrologist/3008)
**Author:** [@Jamesthesocialworker](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Jamesthesocialworker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2015, 9:29am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/help-recruiting-a-nephrologist/3008 "2015-10-21T09:29:43Z")
Hello, Long time lurker, first time poster. Thanks for approving my membership! I am a social worker in a rural hospital in Southwest Wyoming. We are in need of a full-time Nephrologist. We currently have 23 patie… --- ## [Weight restrictions with PD?](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/weight-restrictions-with-pd/1990)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2015, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/weight-restrictions-with-pd/1990 "2015-02-27T19:26:06Z")
Are there any weight lifting restrictions with PD? I have a patient who runs his own farm, on hemo now with a catheter (started after harvest season was over). He looked as if his kidneys were going to open, and with a s… --- ## [PD furniture - is there a bed or chair that is recommended?](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-furniture-is-there-a-bed-or-chair-that-is-recommended/2983)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2014, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-furniture-is-there-a-bed-or-chair-that-is-recommended/2983 "2014-12-14T12:04:59Z")
My Dad is going to be on PD and he is concerned about having comfortable chairs and or beds to use for his comfort and the ease of all of us helping him. Any suggestions? --- ## [I need your guys help!](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/i-need-your-guys-help/2981)
**Author:** [@Fara5006](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Fara5006)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2014, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/i-need-your-guys-help/2981 "2014-11-29T11:26:10Z")
My name is Farruh i am from Uzbekistan Samarkand city, now i lived for 4 years in NYC Brooklyn, my sister shes name Nilufar she is transplant, we did transplantation in Moscow Russia, now after 5 years she is in bad cond… --- ## [Need to help patients choose a type of dialysis? Here is a free decision aid to help!](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/need-to-help-patients-choose-a-type-of-dialysis-here-is-a-free-decision-aid-to-help/2946)
**Author:** [@Dori\_Schatell](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Dori_Schatell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2014, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/need-to-help-patients-choose-a-type-of-dialysis-here-is-a-free-decision-aid-to-help/2946 "2014-07-20T08:41:30Z")
Learning that dialysis is needed is not news anyone wants to hear--but patients DO have options, and the type of dialysis they choose can impact every aspect of their lives. This is why we built a tool to help you hel… --- ## [Gambro AK96 User Manual](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/gambro-ak96-user-manual/2961)
**Author:** [@JW77](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/JW77)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2014, 4:13am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/gambro-ak96-user-manual/2961 "2014-07-18T04:13:20Z")
Xposted in the patient area. I'm training on this machine, and it would speed up my learning process immensely if I had a copy in front of me. Does anyone have a PDF version available? Many thanks.. JW --- ## [Calcitriol](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/calcitriol/1371)
**Author:** [@billable](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/billable)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2014, 4:34pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/calcitriol/1371 "2014-07-05T16:34:55Z")
What are the maximum levels (pth, Ca, etc.) that calcitriol should be given? Should all the new research showing the health benefits of Vitamin D be taken into account or should we only be concerned with calcium/phosph… --- ## [Need to help patients choose a type of dialysis? Here is a free decision aid to help!](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/need-to-help-patients-choose-a-type-of-dialysis-here-is-a-free-decision-aid-to-help/2945)
**Author:** [@Dori\_Schatell](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Dori_Schatell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2014, 1:28pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/need-to-help-patients-choose-a-type-of-dialysis-here-is-a-free-decision-aid-to-help/2945 "2014-06-17T13:28:06Z")
Learning that dialysis is needed is not news anyone wants to hear--but patients DO have options, and the type of dialysis they choose can impact every aspect of their lives. This is why we built a tool to help you hel… --- ## [New Product - Perintoneal Dialysis Catheter System](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/new-product-perintoneal-dialysis-catheter-system/2903)
**Author:** [@FranoGlynn](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/FranoGlynn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2013, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/new-product-perintoneal-dialysis-catheter-system/2903 "2013-10-22T09:16:20Z")
Hi All, I am a student currently studying my final year of a BEng. in Biomedical Engineering. As part of a group project on medical device design my group has come up with a product idea that we feel will reduce the c… --- ## [Braun dialysis machine](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/braun-dialysis-machine/1382)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2013, 10:07pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/braun-dialysis-machine/1382 "2013-06-24T22:07:07Z")
hi ive just started a new job in a dialysis unit as a staff nurse & so far i am really enjoying it. However i'm beginning to wonder if i'm cut out for al the techinical stuff?? I set up the brauns & wondered by some mi… --- ## [Check out MEI's CE library - $10/credit](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/check-out-meis-ce-library-10-credit/2883)
**Author:** [@Dori\_Schatell](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Dori_Schatell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2013, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/check-out-meis-ce-library-10-credit/2883 "2013-05-22T14:17:38Z")
Nearing the end of a month and need CE credits? MEI can help. Check out our library of offerings for nurses, techs, and social workers--some of which are related to home dialysis. https://credits.meiresearch.org --- ## [Check out MEI's CE library - $10/credit](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/check-out-meis-ce-library-10-credit/2882)
**Author:** [@Dori\_Schatell](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Dori_Schatell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2013, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/check-out-meis-ce-library-10-credit/2882 "2013-05-22T14:07:25Z")
Nearing the end of a month and need CE credits? MEI can help. Check out our library of offerings for nurses, techs, and social workers--some of which are related to home dialysis. https://credits.meiresearch.org --- ## [Baxter cycler alert for Canada](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/baxter-cycler-alert-for-canada/2877)
**Author:** [@Dori\_Schatell](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Dori_Schatell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2013, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/baxter-cycler-alert-for-canada/2877 "2013-04-09T19:55:14Z")
Are you in Canada with patients who use a Baxter cycler? If so, you'll want to read this warning. http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/26521a-eng.php --- ## [Rn](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/rn/2874)
**Author:** [@mwestwrc](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/mwestwrc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/rn/2874 "2013-04-03T12:25:52Z")
I may need to begin PD training with a patient who is being treated for Hepatitis B. In reviewing the literature, the recommendations are generally specific to hemodialysis. I am looking for information regarding infe… --- ## [Patient Compliance](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/patient-compliance/362)
**Author:** [@Liz](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Liz)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2013, 1:54pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/patient-compliance/362 "2013-03-29T13:54:32Z")
I have assumed clinical coordinator responsibilities at a 14 month old HHD program. My initial assessment of the situation is that there is a large range of patient compliance( as any unit). I admit, though, the non-co… --- ## [Omontys has been recalled for safety reasons](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/omontys-has-been-recalled-for-safety-reasons/2865)
**Author:** [@Dori\_Schatell](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Dori_Schatell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/omontys-has-been-recalled-for-safety-reasons/2865 "2013-02-25T08:37:36Z")
Some people have had serious--even fatal--reactions to this medicine. Here is a link to the article about the recall: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-24/takeda-affymax-recall-omontys-drug-after-serious-reactions.… --- ## [Omontys has been recalled for safety reasons](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/omontys-has-been-recalled-for-safety-reasons/2864)
**Author:** [@Dori\_Schatell](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Dori_Schatell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/omontys-has-been-recalled-for-safety-reasons/2864 "2013-02-25T08:37:05Z")
Some people have had serious--even fatal--reactions to this medicine. Here is a link to the article about the recall: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-24/takeda-affymax-recall-omontys-drug-after-serious-reactions.… --- ## [Worried about bleeding during extended hours home HD? Here's a new solution](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/worried-about-bleeding-during-extended-hours-home-hd-heres-a-new-solution/2858)
**Author:** [@Dori\_Schatell](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Dori_Schatell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2013, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/worried-about-bleeding-during-extended-hours-home-hd-heres-a-new-solution/2858 "2013-02-11T10:16:41Z")
Fresenius has introduced a new WetAlert™ alarm to detect blood loss at the venous needle site. http://www.bloomberg.com/article/2013-02-11/aP9j8WZh7FPQ.html --- ## [Pt. Care Techs](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pt-care-techs/244)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 3:30am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pt-care-techs/244 "2013-01-25T03:30:31Z")
Hello everyone :slight\_smile: I have recently been hired on with a company in MN as a Pt care tech. I have a medical background from the military and some college courses under my belt. I am excited about my new career… [Previous page](https://forums.homedialysis.org/c/discussions-for-dialysis-professionals/9.md) [Next page](https://forums.homedialysis.org/c/discussions-for-dialysis-professionals/9.md?page=2)