Treatment Choice 2: Peritoneal Dialysis
Kidney Health Care - David Mangusan Jr., PTRP
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Peritoneal dialysis is another treatment procedure that removes wastes, extra water, and chemicals from your body.
In peritoneal dialysis, the peritoneal membrane—the lining of the abdomen or belly—is used to filter the blood. The peritoneal membrane acts as the artificial kidney.
With the use of a catheter, a dialysis solution is introduced in the abdomen. The dialysis solution is a mixture of minerals and sugar dissolved in water. The sugar—called dextrose—pulls wastes, chemicals, and extra fluid from the blood vessels in the peritoneal membrane into the dialysis solution. The used solution, along with the wastes, is then drained from the patient’s abdomen. The patient’s abdomen is refilled with a new dialysis solution, and the cycle is repeated.
There are different types of peritoneal dialysis that have different daily schedules of exchanges. An exchange is the process of draining and refilling of dialysis solution.
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In peritoneal dialysis, the peritoneal membrane—the lining of the abdomen or belly—is used to filter the blood. The peritoneal membrane acts as the artificial kidney.
With the use of a catheter, a dialysis solution is introduced in the abdomen. The dialysis solution is a mixture of minerals and sugar dissolved in water. The sugar—called dextrose—pulls wastes, chemicals, and extra fluid from the blood vessels in the peritoneal membrane into the dialysis solution. The used solution, along with the wastes, is then drained from the patient’s abdomen. The patient’s abdomen is refilled with a new dialysis solution, and the cycle is repeated.
There are different types of peritoneal dialysis that have different daily schedules of exchanges. An exchange is the process of draining and refilling of dialysis solution.
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