Time is growing near. With the help of NX STAGE staff, supplies were ordered and delivered. I will not be in town for July delivery. Supplies will cover two months. You have the choice to have supplies delivered to your destination. I chose to carry all supplies since I will be in several locations for a short periods. Several hotels will be visited.
Total days are 13. I calandered days of travel with no more than 400 miles per day to allow for dialysis time of 4 total hours per tx. This includes set up and take off. Total number of treatments is eight on the road. I plan days off one at a time and no more than one day off between treatments. DO YOUR CALENDAR.
The picture shows everything going for the trip except for two suitcases and the NX STAGE machine. I am taking extra supplies for mishaps such as fluid leakage or contamination.
Supplies are listed for information on what is needed:
- NX STAGE MACHINE w/portable carry case
- 20 boxes dialysate
- 2 boxes cartridges total 12 cartridges
- 8 waste lines
- 12 mla warmer bag lines
- Small bag with three to two prog conversion plug, isb port, power surge protector with long cord or extension cord 15 mfeet long, flashlight.
- Big suitcase with supplies as follows:
- Portable stool
- 2 sand buckets in case waste lines do not reach bathroom. I think you can figure that out.
- Blue sterile pads
- Access needles plenty
- ETOH sponges
- Betadine swabs
- Sterile sponges
- Torniquets
- Tape
- Scizzors
- Antibacterial soap
- Heparin
- Access needles
Also we are taking:
- Arm pillow
- Sharps container
- Plastic trash bags
- Portable scale
- 2 boxes saliene bags
- T.V. tray table
- A dolly to help move stuff
It helps a great deal to write down your travel supply needs. When you start packing, check off from your list. Do this with your dialysis partner. Two heads are better than one.