Our Dialysis Treatment Options
Yorkville Dialysis Center offers two convenient treatment options for kidney care: Peritoneal Dialysis and outpatient Hemodialysis.
If you’re wondering which option is best for you or a loved one, our team is here to help.
Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)
This treatment can be done at home and includes benefits such as:
- Easy travel with a portable machine
- Flexible scheduling, even at night
- No needles involved
- Fewer dietary restrictions
- Support and education from our team
- Speak Spanish? A registered nurse fluent in Spanish is available for assistance
To learn more, schedule an appointment with our Home Department Registered Nurse at (630) 553-6952
Outpatient Hemodialysis
Hemodialysis is a treatment done outside of a hospital, typically three times a week for four hours at a time. A registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse, and a technician perform the procedure.
It involves filtering harmful substances and excess fluid from the blood. Blood is taken out, cleaned by a machine, and then returned to the body. This process also helps manage blood pressure and balance chemicals.
Access to the blood vessels is typically achieved through a connection in the arm or a temporary catheter inserted into the chest.