Vocabulary
Dialysis (透析): A medical treatment that performs the functions of the kidneys by removing waste products and excess fluids from the blood when the kidneys can no longer do this effectively.
Fistula (瘘管): A surgical connection created between a vein and an artery, typically in the arm, to allow for easier access to the bloodstream for dialysis.
Vein (静脉): A type of blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart. In this context, it is used to transport blood during dialysis.
Artery (动脉): A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart. In the fistula, it connects to a vein to strengthen it for dialysis access.
Dialysis Machine (透析机): A medical device that filters and cleans the blood, removing waste products, excess salts, and fluids during dialysis treatment.
Session (治疗时段): A period of time spent undergoing treatment. In this case, it refers to the duration of the dialysis treatment.
Vital Signs (生命体征): Measurements of the body's most basic functions, including heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and respiratory rate, monitored to ensure the patient's health during treatment.
Recliner Chair (躺椅): A comfortable chair that can be adjusted to lean back, allowing the patient to relax during the dialysis session.
Sterile Dressing (无菌敷料): A clean covering applied to a wound or surgical site to prevent infection, used after the needle is removed from the fistula.
Weight (体重): The measurement of how heavy someone is; in this context, it is taken before the dialysis session to monitor fluid changes in the body.
Reading & Speaking
Nurse: You're going to start dialysis next week while you wait for a kidney transplant.
Patient: Yes， that's right.
Nurse: Before you have dialysis you'll need a fistula in your arm.
Patient: What's a fistula?
Nurse: A fistula connects a vein to an artery in the arm to make them stronger. It also makes it easier to access your vein to connect you to the dialysis machine.
Patient: I see.
Nurse: When the fistula heals， you'll be ready for dialysis. The dialysis machine will clean your blood because your kidneys can't do it anymore.
Patient: Right. How often do I have to have the dialysis?
Nurse: You'll come to hospital for dialysis three times a week.
Patient: OK.
Nurse: The dialysis session will take a few hours to complete. You can watch television or a DVD, have a nap or read a book. You'll be able to eat and drink as well.
Patient: That's good.
Nurse: Before you start your dialysis session we'll weigh you, you'll change into something comfortable then you'll sit back in a recliner chair.
Patient: I see.
Nurse: While you are having dialysis, your nurse will check your vital signs every hour.
Patient: OK.
Nurse: When the dialysis session is finished we'll take the needle out of the fistula and put on a sterile dressing.
Patient: Can I go home then?
Nurse: Yes. You will be free to go home then.
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