/we are told to stay at home should we develop symptoms of THE VIRUS. I don't-just wondering what if....'/what does one do about going to in-center dialysis if one exhibits symptoms? Hopng no one ikn tgghe ceter I go to would have symptoms. How can one stay home when treatment is needed? Alternatives?
Also, is getting dialysis safe if one exhibits symptoms of the virus?
We have been told by our clinic doctors to call the charge nurse if we show symptoms of the coronavirus (cough, fever, or shortness of breath). Talk with them about whether you should come to dialysis or go to the Emergency Department. Dialysis is available at the hospital. Also, we were told that we should wear a mask during dialysis if we were actively coughing. Personally, I wouldn't skip dialysis - that is far more dangerous to your health. The staff always wear personal protective gear when they put you on and off the machine.
Clinics have been issued a protocol to follow for patients in cases such as this.
Scared of my dialysis center
Feeling likr dialysis is making me worse
question about patient care at dialysis
Dialysis on every 4th day
And so it begins......home dialysis
