When doing Home Dialysis - and my direct experience is in the area of Home Hemodialysis - organization is important, not only for smooth dialysis runs, but for your own sanity as well!
There are a number of supplies that you use and discard with every treatment. We find it very helpful to pre-assemble "Daily Packs" containing these items. I use a gallon-sized freezer bag with a zip top to hold the small supplies for a single run: 4x4s, iodine pads, alcohol pads, syringes, bandaids, mask, etc. With a list and proper instruction, other people -- theoretically, even kids -- can help assemble packs in advance. This way, I can simply grab a "Daily Pack," knowing that I have all the small supplies ready to go.
When traveling, I also assemble a "Weekly Pack:" tourniquet, Heparin, paper and plastic tapes in two sizes, and a few extra syringes.
Just like moms pack lunches ahead of time, assembling "Daily Packs" will save you steps and time. It's not rocket science, to be sure, but:
"A step saved is a step towards sanity...most importantly, your own!"
Take care. Linda Gromko, MD
Hello, and Happy New Year to you, too! Thank you for reading this blog. Take care, Linda
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