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➡️steps  :

▪️ The unit administrator follows up by confirming appointments through the appointment card and recording the patient in the unit's accounting records.

▪️  Ask the patient to go to the restroom to avoid excessive movement during the session.

▪️  Ask the patient to wash their hands up to the elbows with soap and water to remove dirt.

▪️ Weigh the patient before entering the session and compare the baseline weight with the current weight.

▪️ Recording the patient in the unit's visitor log.

▪️  The excess weight over the normal weight is calculated so that it can be deducted.

▪️ Placing the patient in their designated spot and raising the sides of the bed.

▪️ Performing a complete set of vital signs.

▪️   Preparing the patient for a dialysis session.

▪️   Testing electrical and water connections.

▪️   Preparing the washing solution container and placing it next to the machine, then inserting the stick into the container according to the type of washing solution.

▪️ Opening the machine and conducting a test on the machine.

▪️  Placing the filter in its position on the machine.

▪️  Placing the arterial and venous grafts in their correct positions.

▪️  Connecting the arterial line to a saline solution bottle to remove air from the filter lines.

▪️  Ensure the air is expelled, place heparin in the venous connection, and create a closed loop.

▪️ Pass the solution through the machine for 30 minutes.

▪️  Connecting the patient to the designated machine.

➡️  Smile and love!

First thing, you must greet the patient with a broad smile to make them feel welcome, because dialysis can be psychologically exhausting, and a friendly atmosphere alleviates the stress.

➡️ A simple introduction to the unit

Explain to him briefly how things work in the dialysis department, the session times, and the team that will be with him. Take it easy, meaning don't let him get bogged down in too many details.

➡️ Medical inquiry

Of course, there will be a form, but the most important thing is to talk to him personally: ask him about his health condition, any symptoms, or medications he is under the supervision of the medical team.

➡️  His reassurance about the procedures

Dialysis can be scary the first time, right? Let him know that it's safe and that there will be a specialized team with him the whole time, monitoring his condition and checking the machines.

➡️  Security procedures

Introduce him to preventive measures like washing hands and wearing a mask, for his safety and the safety of others. Always make him feel like a partner in maintaining his health.