Dialysis Chair Suppliers in Melbourne

A dialysis chair is used by a patient undergoing haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. Dialysis is an ongoing medical procedure performed on patients suffering from kidney failure or renal disease. The purpose of the procedure is to remove excess waste and water from the blood. Patients usually receive dialysis 3 times a week and the process can take between 4-6 hours. 

Due to the extended time requirements for dialysis to take place patient comfort should be at the forefront when choosing a dialysis chair. Dialysis chairs are specifically designed to make the procedure as pleasant as possible for the patient. They are also built with many features that benefit health care providers.

Here are some patient oriented features that dialysis chairs may utilise:

• Charging ports
• Increased upholstery thickness 
• Heat adjustment
• Massage therapy
• Entertainment screen
• Ergonomic curves
• Electric tilt adjustments controlled by a handset
• Sitting and lying positions
• Foot board
• Additional motors for better position adjustment

Here are some dialysis chair features that benefit practitioners:

• Vertical lift adjustment
• Wide padded armrests with adjustable orientation
• IV tables and pole
• Side accessory bar support
• Ability to be set in the Trendelenburg position 
• Backup power supply
• Automated adjustment from the sitting position into the shock position
• Simple design to facilitate cleaning and disinfection