Home Products & Therapy Areas Nephrological therapies Therapy area overview Therapy area Nephrological therapies The kidneys are our body's "detoxification systems". When they no longer fulfill their function, those affected are dependent on either a donor kidney or renal replacement therapy. The life-saving therapies in this situation are acute kidney replacement procedures (in the intensive care unit) and dialysis for patients with chronic kidney failure. There are basically two options for dialysis: Patients can learn a simple procedure that allows them to flexibly perform therapy at home. This is called peritoneal dialysis. Alternatively, you can have a so-called hemodialysis performed by a medical professional in a dialysis center. It is therefore important for patients to obtain comprehensive information and, together with the treating doctor, to decide on one of the two methods. Not only the clinical condition, but above all the individual living conditions and preferences must be taken into account. The decision for one of the two types of dialysis has far-reaching effects on the life and everyday life of those affected and should therefore be made carefully. As a pioneer and producer of the first industrially manufactured artificial kidney, Baxter has taken an important step further for decades in order to be able to offer the right therapy option for every patient. Whether in acute dialysis, home or center dialysis: Baxter is constantly developing new products and therapies to improve the quality of life of patients and to save and maintain lives. Our products for nephrological therapies You can find more information about peritoneal dialysis at www.dialyse-zuhause.de overview PD home delivery service About Baxter Company overview Our responsibility Career News & Media Products & Therapy Areas Anesthesia & surgery Parenteral nutrition therapy Nephrological therapy oncology Pain management Our training courses Technical information Instructions for use Contact & support Contact Sitemap Terms of Service Terms of Use Keep up with Baxter LinkedIn Twitter Facebook privacy Copyright & Legal Disclaimers Linking Disclaimers Cookies imprint © Copyright 2018 Baxter. All rights reserved