Nursing experience with daily dialysis at El Camino Hospital

This article describes the daily dialysis experience of patients at El Camino Dialysis Services (ECDS) and discusses the nursing issues affected by daily dialysis. As the renal population grows, the treatment of end stage renal disease (ESRD) needs further examination to improve quality of life, reduce mortality rates, and lower costs. There are several reports of improved well-being in patients receiving increased frequency of dialysis. Patients at ECDS on daily dialysis demonstrate clinical improvement with a stable dialysis and fewer intradialytic symptoms. New technology for home and clinic is needed to improve efficiency and quality of care.