Hemodialysis vs. Peritoneal Dialysis 🩸🩺 🏥 🩸 Purpose of Dialysis -In a healthy body, the kidneys filter waste products. -When kidneys are not functioning properly, they need help removing excess waste from the blood. Otherwise, waste accumulates and becomes toxic/harmful to the body. 🩸 Hemodialysis -Outside the body (blood goes to a machine) -Done in the hospital or a dialysis clinic -3-5 times a week (depending on the stage of CKD) 🩸 Peritoneal Dialysis -Inside the body (through the abdomi