The Delivery System

It's important to understand the ins and outs of all of the entire dialysis process in order for healthcare professionals to best care for their patients. The dialysis delivery system prepares and delivers dialysis to the dialyzer unit. These systems can be designed for a single patient or for several patients using dialysis stations in a larger facility. In this resource, students will look in more depth at how the dialysis therapy is delivered to the patient. Healthcare professionals working in a variety of different settings require a comprehensive understanding of not only the dialysis process and patient, but also how the dialysis machinery works in order to best serve patients.

This resource covers the various components that make up the dialysis delivery system and the importance of monitoring the system to ensure that everything is operating as it should.

After completing this resource, learners will be able to:

• Identify the parts of the dialysis delivery subsystem
• Explain the importance and role of the main components of the dialysis delivery system
• Identify the equipment needed for hemodialysis