Guide To Treating Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis

Hemodialysis

Hemodialysis is one of the most common forms of dialysis, and it is often performed at specialist dialysis centers. Some patients can receive hemodialysis at home. Patients who have been exposed to gadolinium may be able to reduce their risk of developing nephrogenic systemic fibrosis if they have hemodialysis immediately following their MRI scan. Normally, this is only recommended for patients who already have severely reduced kidney function and who are already receiving dialysis.

Hemodialysis filters the blood through a machine called a dialyzer. First, two needles are placed in one arm, and patients can place their own needles if they've been trained by staff. The needles are connected to lines that flow into the dialyzer. Inside the machine, waste products are removed from the blood, and the filtered blood returns to the patient via the second line. Depending on the patient's particular needs and dialysis schedule, they may have hemodialysis sessions three, five, or seven days a week.

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