There are three types of<unk> : conventional<unk> , daily<unk> , and nocturnal<unk> . Below is an adaptation and summary from a brochure of The Ottawa Hospital. Conventional<unk>  Conventional<unk>  is usually done three times per week, for about three to four hours for each treatment (Sometimes five hours for larger patients), during which the patient's blood is drawn out through a tube at a rate of 200–400 mL/min. The tube is connected to a 15, 16, or 17 gauge needle inserted in the dialysis fistula or graft, or connected to one port of a dialysis catheter. The blood is then pumped through the dialyzer, and then the processed blood is pumped back into the patient's bloodstream through another tube (connected to a second needle or port). During the procedure, the patient's blood pressure is closely monitored, and if it becomes low, or the patient develops any other signs of low blood volume such as nausea, the dialysis attendant can administer extra fluid through the machine. During the treatment, the patient's entire blood volume (about 5000 cc) circulates through the machine every 15 minutes. During this process, the dialysis patient is exposed to a week's worth of water for the average person. Daily<unk>  Daily<unk>  is typically used by those patients who do their own dialysis at home. It is less stressful (more gentle) but does require more frequent access. This is simple with catheters, but more problematic with fistulas or grafts. The "buttonhole technique" can be used for fistulas requiring frequent access. Daily<unk>  is usually done for 2 hours six days a week. Nocturnal<unk>  The procedure of nocturnal<unk>  is similar to conventional<unk>  except it is performed three to six nights a week and between six and ten hours per session while the patient sleeps.
Hemodialysis
Iridodialysis
Peritoneal dialysis
Dialysis
Hemofiltration
Home hemodialysis
Hemoperfusion
Intravenous sodium bicarbonate