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How many hours a day is dialysis treatment?
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Variable: There are 2 main ways to do dialysis.The hemodialysis treatment is for 3-4 hours a day, 3 times a week.If done at night it can be done over 6-8 hours.If done at home it needs to be done for 5-6 days a week 2-2.5 hours daily, this is the best.
Answered 2/25/2020
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3 hours: Most people on hemodialysis are attached to the machine for 3 hours 3 times a week. Some run a bit longer and some do run shorter. If you are on home hd you may run for just a couple of hours every day. The times are based on a number of factors including your type of access, salt levels, weight and how well you tolerate the treatment.
Answered 8/7/2018
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