Vital signs are generally the numeric measures of life that typically include a patient’s temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure. In dialysis, however, there are other figures that …
Dialysis Technician Gear and Why You Should Use It
The personal gear a dialysis technician uses is designed to protect the wearer from exposure to microorganisms. Including a trusty wristwatch and stethoscope, these personal protective equipment are typically chosen …
Quick Electrolytes Guide for Every Dialysis Technician
Electrolytes are compounds that break down into electrically charged particles when dissolved in a fluid. These minerals in our blood and other body fluids play a major role in numerous …
The Benefits of Proper Priming By The Dialysis Technician
Hemodialysis is a life-sustaining procedure for patients who have non-functioning kidneys. This form of treatment substitutes the role of healthy kidneys of the human body. Without healthy kidneys, we can’t …
Cannulation Tips for a Dialysis Technician
Cannulation is the insertion of a cannula into a blood vessel to drain fluid or administer a substance such as a medication. In hemodialysis, cannulation is required to allow blood …
Vascular Access Care Tips for Dialysis Technicians
Vascular access is the circulatory site that makes the linkage between the patient’s circulation and the hemodialysis machine possible. Blood is pulled out of the body by the blood pump …
How to Care for a Needle Infiltration as a Dialysis Technician
Vascular access is the circulatory site that makes the connection between the patient’s circulation and the hemodialysis machine possible. Blood is pulled out of the body by the blood pump …
Importance of Proper Charting as a Dialysis Technician
The chart is a written document of the care given by the healthcare staff to a patient. All the information about each dialysis treatment, from the smallest to the very …
Tips on Becoming an Infection Control Expert as a Dialysis Technician
Pathogens are very tiny organisms that cause disease. They can be in the form of bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Pathogens can invade the body and cause infection. Infectious diseases are …
Quick Water Guide as a Dialysis Technician: Water Guide Tips for Dialysis Technicians
A solute is the solid that is dissolved in a liquid. The solvent is the liquid in which something is dissolved in. Water is the most abundant solvent there is. …
What are the Complications to Watch Out for as a Dialysis Technician?
Dialysis is a common treatment used to treat those who have end stage renal disease. However, there are instances when a patient may experience side effects from the treatment. The …
Dialysis Technician Guide To Proper Lifting
Dialysis technician work can be physically demanding. Your day can involve moving heavy boxes, lifting equipment, or even picking a patient up off the floor. Because of this it is …