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Peritoneal Dialysis

Peritoneal Dialysis. Source of information. http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/peritoneal /. PD basics. Soft tube (catheter) inserted into peritoneal cavity

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Peritoneal Dialysis

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  1. Peritoneal Dialysis

  2. Source of information • http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/peritoneal/

  3. PD basics • Soft tube (catheter) inserted into peritoneal cavity • Dialysis solution is instilled into the peritoneal cavity, dwelling there to pull off fluid, waste products and minerals by osmosis • Usual volume of 1.5 liters to 3 liters • After several hours dialysis solution is drained from the peritoneal cavity and then replaced by fresh dialysis solution

  4. PD basics • CAPD – Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis • Exchanges 3 – 4 times/day • CCPD – Continuous Cycler-assisted Peritoneal Dialysis • Usually over night • Requires equipment needing a power supply

  5. Needs in shelter setting • CAPD – most likely to be done in shelter unless the person brings cycler • Secluded area to do exchanges, best if sink for hand-washing is available • Equipment and supplies • Mask • Administration sets • Dialysate • Heater for dialysate

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