In-Centre Nocturnal Dialysis

Nocturnal dialysis is a longer, slower form of hemodialysis where patients sleep while connected to a dialysis machine. Patients are monitored by nurses during their sessions. 

Nocturnal dialysis involves three weekly sessions, each lasting 6 to 8 hours, typically from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Please consult your nephrologist and dialysis team to determine if this is suitable for you. 

Access:  

This clinic requires a referral. Please speak to your nephrologist if you would like to be referred to this clinic. 

BENEFITS OF NOCTURNAL DIALYSIS 

• Overnight treatment frees up daytime hours, improving quality of life. 
• Slower, gentler treatment enhances comfort for some patients. 
• Longer sessions remove more waste and fluid from the blood, improving health outcomes. 
• Patients often feel better with improved appetite, phosphorus control and blood pressure (requiring fewer medications). 
   

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Treatment Environment

• Patients are treated in a bed. 
• One pillow and one blanket are provided for the session. 
• Lights are turned off and the area is kept quiet for optimal sleep. 
• A TV with  a remote control and speaker may be available. Public Wi-Fi may also be available.  

Visitors

Please note: no visitors are allowed to stay in the unit. Your support person can wait for you in the waiting room or in the Moez & Marissa Kassam Food Court located on M1. Nurses will call essential visitors back to the unit, if needed.