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Holiday dialysis

Traveling with dialysis

If you have renal failure and are on dialysis, you can still travel. B. Braun operates more than 350 renal care centers in more than 30 countries and patients can rely on our high standards of care while away from home.

Where are you going next?

Most of our renal care centers are located in hospitals or in the vicinity of one and have direct access to a comprehensive medical care network. This means you can enjoy your well-earned vacation all around the world while relying on high-quality medical care. The treatment at the dialysis center is carried out as usual during your vacation.

Our renal care centers are located throughout the world. Where they are and other information can be found in our directory. Those centers that offer holiday dialysis will also provide tips on local accommodation and sightseeing. Browse our centers and be inspired to find the right place for your next holidays.

Check out our centers worldwide

What to consider when going on holiday

Everybody needs a break from time to time, and patients with kidney failure are no exception. Booking last-minute may not be a realistic option, as travel for dialysis patients requires more planning. Yet there are plenty of options to have a vacation in completely different locations.

First, talk to your healthcare team to find out if you are well enough to travel. They will also help you with your plans.
Before traveling, you will need to make appointments for every dialysis treatment during your stay. This way you ensure that the center at your destination is well prepared to receive you and provide treatment.
You should consider vaccinations, your general health status and your personal schedule.
Good to know: There are some cruise lines that have dialysis machines on board.

Checklist to prepare your stay abroad

Checklist for holiday dialysis

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How healthcare staff at your usual renal care center can support you

The staff at your home renal care center can help you plan your dialysis schedule when you are away from home. This way you can count on your therapy sessions not to be interrupted. Please notify the staff about your trip as soon as possible.

Your healthcare team: 

will share detailed information about your treatment plan with the renal care center at your destination

will send necessary supplies and important medication to the center in advance (including dialysis supplies for PD patients)

will advise you on vaccinations or nutrition with regard to your destination

serves as contact for any questions medical personnel may have during you vacation

can even help you find accommodation in a hotel or apartment close to the center

FAQ: Holiday dialysis

If you have already selected your destination, simply find the local renal care center and send us your request. You should include your details – name, country of origin, telephone number and e-mail address, and most importantly, the languages you speak as well as your travel data. We will then contact you to arrange the best method for all future communication and support.

Contact us as early as possible. The earlier we know about your plans and your wishes, the better we can support you. We will do our best to support you whenever you contact us.

Of course. Our services are not limited in any manner and we are always happy to offer our services at any time.

You would like to go abroad? Great! Fill out the form to send us your destination request.

Your travel data:

Travel start date *

Travel end date *

Destination country

Destination city *

Your remarks *

Your personal data:

First Name *

Last Name *

E-Mail *

Phone Number *

Country of origin *

Which language(s) do you speak? *

Other language

B. Braun Avitum AG is the responsible organization

We attach great importance to data protection, as the trust of our customers is a top priority for us. In order to serve you best, you are asked to add your personal data, travel dates and holiday destination so that we can discuss them with our employees in the relevant Renal Care Centers. Your data will only be used and, if necessary, forwarded within the B. Braun Group for these purposes and, where appropriate, to our Renal Care Centers in your desired holiday dialysis country.

This data transfer is automatically accepted by you by submitting the booking inquiry. The booking request of holiday dialysis stay is not binding. We will contact you within 2 weeks to provide further details.

Your personal data is subject to data protection and will only be collected and stored for approach reasons. Under no circumstances will we pass on your personal data to third parties outside of the B. Braun group or use or store them for any other purposes. Our staff has been trained to handle personal data and is obliged to comply with the data protection regulations.