Renal replacement therapy (for patients with end-stage renal disease)
2 involves passing a cleansing fluid through a catheter tube placed in the abdomen. The fluid then absorbs waste products in the blood vessels through the lining of the abdomen. Usually performed daily, it can be done at home or at work. Permanent peritoneal dialysis (PD)
There are two main types of PD:
Connector
Solution bag
Connector
Catheter
1 Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), with solution exchange 4-5 times/day
Drainage bag
2 Continuous cyclic peritoneal dialysis (CCPD) or automated peritoneal dialysis
Peritoneal dialysis can be done at home, with no need to visit a dialysis center.
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