hemodialysis

Steps  :

·       Handwashing

·       Preparing the necessary supplies (bandage + sterile gauze)

·       Wearing protective clothing (apron - gloves - mask - goggles)

·       Measuring blood pressure before ending the session to determine the type of solution used, saline or glucose.

·       Closing the blood pump and closing the artery valve and artery needle

·       Placing the arterial line in the solution bottle and opening the blood pump.

·       Activating the connections and filter to ensure that blood does not clot in the filter.

·       Raising the arterial-venous fistula needle and applying gentle pressure on it.

·       Disinfect the arteriovenous fistula site with Betadine, sterile gauze, and a plaster after ensuring there is no blood at the fistula site.

·       Disposing of connections, filters, and all patient-related consumables, and changing the bedding.

·       Disinfecting the machine from the outside with chlorine and alcohol

·       The patient's weight and recording it in the medical file.

·       Measuring blood pressure before allowing the patient to leave the unit

·       Recording all supplies and medications and obtaining the signatures of the responsible nursing staff

·       Following up on the patient's signature for the session and confirming the time for the next session.

·       Monitoring the patient's discharge from the unit by the staff.