{ "success": true, "data": { "id": 1954145, "msgid": "how-many-times-a-week-is-dialysis-required-schedule-and-procedures-explained-1788314794", "date": "2026-09-02 07:36:52", "title": "How many times a week is dialysis required? Schedule and procedures explained", "author": "", "source": "ANTARA_ID", "tags": "", "topic": "Social Policy", "summary": "The Indonesian Ministry of Health notes that patients with end-stage renal failure typically require dialysis two to three times per week. The frequency and duration of sessions are determined by medical professionals based on individual patient needs and kidney function.", "content": "

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Dialysis, or haemodialysis, is generally performed\ntwo to three times a week, depending on the patient\u2019s condition and\nmedical assessment. Each session typically lasts approximately three to\nfive hours.<\/p>\n

Haemodialysis is a therapy that helps replace part of the kidney\u2019s\nfunction when the organ is unable to adequately filter waste and excess\nfluid from the blood. This process is carried out using a dialysis\nmachine that filters the blood before returning it to the body.<\/p>\n

So, how many times a week is dialysis performed and what is the\nprocedure?<\/p>\n

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  1. Dialysis is generally performed 2-3 times a week<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The Ministry of Health states that patients experiencing end-stage\nrenal failure usually require dialysis treatments two to three times per\nweek. This frequency can be adjusted according to the specific condition\nand needs of each patient.<\/p>\n

    Meanwhile, several international guidelines suggest that\nhaemodialysis in healthcare centres is generally performed three times a\nweek. The National Kidney Foundation notes that each session usually\nlasts about three to five hours.<\/p>\n

    Not all patients have the same dialysis schedule. Doctors will\ndetermine the frequency and duration based on remaining kidney function,\noverall health condition, fluid levels in the body, laboratory results,\nand the adequacy of the dialysis process.<\/p>\n

    Therefore, patients are advised not to reduce or increase their\ndialysis schedule on their own. Any changes to the schedule must be\nconsulted with a doctor or the medical team in charge.<\/p>\n

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    1. Each session lasts approximately 3-5 hours<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Haemodialysis in healthcare centres generally requires about three to\nfive hours per session. The NHS states that most patients undergo three\nsessions a week with a duration of about four hours per session.<\/p>\n

      This duration can vary between patients. Doctors will determine the\nlength of therapy based on the requirements for blood filtration.<\/p>\n

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      1. Blood is directed to the dialysis machine<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Before undergoing haemodialysis, patients must have vascular access.\nThis access can take the form of an arteriovenous fistula (AV fistula),\na graft, or a dialysis catheter, depending on the patient\u2019s\ncondition.<\/p>\n

        During the therapy, blood is directed through this access to the\nmachine. The blood then passes through a dialyser or special filter that\nfunctions like an artificial kidney to remove metabolic waste and excess\nfluid. After being filtered, the blood is returned to the patient\u2019s\nbody.<\/p>\n

        During haemodialysis, healthcare professionals monitor the patient\u2019s\ncondition, including blood pressure and general status during therapy.\nMonitoring is necessary because changes in fluid and blood pressure can\noccur during the dialysis process.<\/p>\n

        Once the session is complete, the vascular access is removed or\nmanaged according to the type of access used, after which the patient\nmay go home if their condition allows.<\/p>\n

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        1. There is an option for home haemodialysis<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          In addition to being performed in dialysis centres, haemodialysis can\nalso be conducted at home for certain patients after receiving training.\nThe frequency may be more frequent but with shorter durations.<\/p>\n

          The National Kidney Foundation mentions that home haemodialysis can\nbe performed four to six days a week for some patients, depending on the\nmethod and the therapy prescription provided by the doctor.<\/p>\n

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          1. Do not miss the dialysis schedule<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Adherence to the haemodialysis schedule is vital for patients who\nrequire it. Dialysis serves to help remove waste and excess fluid that\nthe kidneys can no longer optimally excrete.<\/p>\n

            The National Kidney Foundation warns that missing dialysis therapy\ncan lead to the accumulation of fluid and waste in the body, which\npotentially endangers health.<\/p>\n

            Thus, there is no single dialysis schedule that applies to all\npatients. Generally, haemodialysis is performed two to three times a\nweek, with many patients undergoing three sessions per week and a\nduration of about three to five hours per session. However, the\nappropriate schedule must be determined by a doctor based on the\npatient\u2019s condition and needs.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/how-many-times-a-week-is-dialysis-required-schedule-and-procedures-explained-1788314794", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }