During treatment

Make yourself comfortable, the nurse will then measure your:

• Blood pressure
• Pulse
• Body temperature, if you have a central venous catheter 

• Please tell your nurse or physician if you encountered any new physical problems since the last dialysis session.
• He/she will evaluate your health condition and set the treatment parameters correctly for you. 

• The nurse will assess your fistula status 
• He/she will then take care of your connection.

• During your session there will be periodical checks of your blood pressure and pulse and you can tell the nurse how you feel. 
• You will be administered some medication during treatment
• If you need any assistance during treatment time, please just let a staff member know who will be happy to help you. 

• For your entertainment during treatment, you will have a TV set with headphones and a DVD player at your disposal.
• You will be served a small snack and drink. Or: You may want to eat the small snack that you have brought with you.

• The nurse will disconnect you upon completion of the set treatment time.