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Preeti Bhatia

Preeti Bhatia, RN, is a charge nurse at an outpatient dialysis center in Boulder, Colorado. She manages patient treatment stations and coordinates care for individuals who return to the clinic three days a week for hemodialysis. Bhatia attended Austin Community College for her nursing degree before entering outpatient nephrology care. In addition to clinical practice, she writes for Biology Insights.

What Is Dialysis in the ICU and Why Is It Needed?
What Is Hemodialysis and How Does It Work?
Dialysis: What to Expect Before, During, and After
What Are Dialyzers and How Do They Work?
What to Do When You Have a Blood Leak in Dialysis
What Is Rinse Back in Dialysis and Why Is It Important?
What Is a Fistula for Dialysis and How It Works
Is a Hemodialysis Catheter a Central Line?
What Is Vein Mapping for Dialysis Access?
What Is Ultrafiltration in Dialysis?
When to Remove a Pressure Dressing After Dialysis
What Is Nocturnal Dialysis and How Does It Work?
What to Expect After Your First Dialysis Treatment
How to Prepare for Dialysis: A Step-by-Step Guide
What Do They Put in Your Arm for Dialysis?
How Long Does Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Surgery Take?
Can You Use a Dialysis Catheter for Meds?
Can You Draw Blood From a Dialysis Catheter?
How to Perform a Peritoneal Dialysis Exchange
When Should I Get a Fistula for Dialysis?
What Is a Port for Dialysis and How Does It Work?
Peritoneal Dialysis vs. Hemodialysis: Which Is Right?
How Long Does a Dialysis Fistula Surgery Take?
What Is Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis?
What Is a Catheter Valve? How It Works and Its Purpose
The Steps to Setting Up a Dialysis Machine
What Is a Shunt for Dialysis and Why Is It Needed?
What Is a Permacath Used for in Dialysis?
Where Is a Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placed?
How Does an AV Fistula Work for Dialysis?