Today's word is INFILTRATION. Does anyone know what that means? INFILTRATION occurs when the dialysis needle "infiltrates," or pokes through the fistula, causing much pain and bruising. It is especially annoying when it happens with BOTH needles, at the same time.
Let's all sing the INFILTRATION song, shall we? Ready boys and girls? To the tune of "Rubber Ducky"....HIT IT!
Infiltration is the one,
that makes dialysis not much fun
infiltration I'm not awfully fond of you....
poo poopee do
Double infiltration is the worst,
when both needles poke through it makes me curse,
double infiltration I am surely not fond of you..
poo poopee do
Bruises and swelling is what you get,
those darn needles can make a mess,
that dialysis really did stink today,
oh yes it did!
Back to dialysis again tomorrow,
let's hope it isn't filled with sorrow,
I plan on drinking no matter what happens there,
oh yes I do!
