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CAPD12
Called the peritoneal cavity2
Peritonitis8
Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis6
Membrane20
  • Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a type of dialysis which uses the peritoneum in a person's abdomen as the membrane through which fluid and dissolved substances are exchanged with the blood. (wikipedia.org)
  • It uses the peritoneal membrane, a thin lining around the abdomen (tummy), to filter the blood. (aboutkidshealth.ca)
  • Before your child can start peritoneal dialysis, they will have surgery (an operation) to insert a peritoneal dialysis catheter, or tube, into the space inside the peritoneal membrane. (aboutkidshealth.ca)
  • Peritoneal dialysis cleans the blood using the peritoneal membrane, a thin lining around the abdomen, and a machine called a cycler. (aboutkidshealth.ca)
  • Any waste products and unwanted fluid from the blood are filtered across the peritoneal membrane into the dialysis solution. (aboutkidshealth.ca)
  • The higher the concentration of glucose in the dialysis solution, the greater the amount of fluid that will move through the membrane. (aboutkidshealth.ca)
  • During peritoneal dialysis, waste products, which are highly concentrated in the blood, will filter across the peritoneal membrane into the dialysis solution, an area with no waste products. (aboutkidshealth.ca)
  • Glucose in peritoneal dialysate drives inflammation and angiogenesis, which lead to fibrosis that can cause loss of use of the membrane. (homedialysis.org)
  • During peritoneal dialysis, the membrane in the peritoneum has these same ultrafiltration and clearance capabilities. (cyberessays.com)
  • The membrane the author is referring to is the membrane in the hemodialyzer for hemodialysis patients, or the peritoneal membrane in the abdomen of the patient receiving peritoneal dialysis. (cyberessays.com)
  • The peritoneal dialysis employs a filtering membrane that is placed in the peritoneal area. (vetinfo.com)
  • The peritoneal membrane will be the filtering membrane. (vetinfo.com)
  • Peritoneal dialysis uses the peritoneal membrane inside the abdominal cavity to filter the blood inside the body. (aihw.gov.au)
  • Using COMSOL Multiphysics and Simulation, we modeled the peritoneal cavity and surrounding blood vessels as a 2D slab using a thin-wall assumption and simulated urea mass transfer from the capillary bed through the peritoneal membrane and into the dialysate. (cornell.edu)
  • Dialysate volume, peritoneal membrane surface area, and bodily urea generation most severely affected post-dialysis urea concentration while urea diffusivity through the capillary bed, peritoneal membrane thickness, and initial urea concentration had little impact. (cornell.edu)
  • A form of dialysis that uses the lining of your abdomen, the peritoneal membrane, to clean your blood inside your own body, and can be performed at home. (mykidneyjourney.com)
  • A form of dialysis that filters your blood using a machine and a synthetic membrane - called a dialyser - performed at a hospital or dialysis clinic, at a scheduled time, by a nurse or clinician. (mykidneyjourney.com)
  • A form of dialysis that filters your blood using a machine and a synthetic membrane - called a dialyser - and can be performed in your own home. (mykidneyjourney.com)
  • Peritoneal dialysis (PD) uses the lining of your own abdomen - called the peritoneal membrane - to filter and clean your blood. (mykidneyjourney.com)
  • Peritoneal dialysis uses the peritoneum as a natural permeable membrane through which water and solutes can equilibrate. (msdmanuals.com)
Kidneys15
  • When this happens, people need dialysis and a regimen of medications to do the jobs their kidneys can no longer do. (kidney.org)
  • Then, the person needs dialysis to clean the blood because the kidneys can't. (kidshealth.org)
  • Without dialysis for my kidneys, I would not have survived my illness. (cyberessays.com)
  • Dialysis is an artificial way to remove waste and excess water from the blood, and regulate safe levels of circulating agents (such as potassium, calcium and phosphorous) in the body, a function usually performed by the kidneys. (aihw.gov.au)
  • The dialysis machine filters waste and purifies the blood, which keeps electrolyte levels and excess fluids in check when the kidneys are unable to. (hsa.ky)
  • Dialysis is often needed when the kidneys are failing at end-stage, meaning they are only performing at 10% to 15% normal capacity. (hsa.ky)
  • If kidneys do not perform their function, such as aiding calcium absorption, sodium absorption and waste filtration, dialysis is needed to prevent the body from becoming poisoned or damaging any other organs. (hsa.ky)
  • Dialysis is a procedure to remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys stop working properly. (wales.nhs.uk)
  • In some cases, kidney failure may be a temporary problem and dialysis can be stopped when your kidneys recover. (wales.nhs.uk)
  • Dialysis is a medical treatment that uses a machine to filter and purify the blood the way healthy kidneys would normally. (internal-medicine-centers.com)
  • Kidney dialysis is a way to remove waste products from your blood when your kidneys can no longer do their job. (upmc.com)
  • When a person's kidneys are damaged exceeding any possible treatment, the process of dialysis comes to the rescue by offering the same functions as the defunct organs, only externally. (verifiedmarketresearch.com)
  • End-stage kidney failure (ESRD) or acute kidney injury (AKI) utilizes dialysis in patients as their kidneys can no longer function, while their body still needs regular cleaning. (verifiedmarketresearch.com)
  • The Kidney Dialysis Equipment and Supplies are used for people or patients whose kidneys are not performing their functions naturally. (verifiedmarketresearch.com)
  • Peritoneal dialysis is needed if your kidneys do not function properly. (drsujeethbande.com)
Continuous cycling peritoneal1
Cyclic peritoneal dialysis1
  • Continuous cyclic peritoneal dialysis (CCPD) uses a long (12 to 15 hours) daytime dwell and 3 to 6 nighttime exchanges done with an automated cycler. (msdmanuals.com)
Perform peritoneal dialysis1
  • In 1970, the APD machine (also known as a cycler) was released to a select few CKD patients who could perform peritoneal dialysis (PD) using a machine at home. (davita.com)
Type of dialysis6
Cavity through the catheter2
Patients39
  • Therefore, using an empirical antibiotic regimen for patients with an initial positive bacterial Gram stain of the dialysate should be introduced cautiously. (tmu.edu.tw)
  • From kidney education to online resources, DaVita offers a variety of information to help support home dialysis patients. (davita.com)
  • Use the forums on myDaVita to connect with other home dialysis patients and learn more about their experience. (davita.com)
  • The average life expectancy for patients on dialysis is 5 to 10 years but many patients have lived well on dialysis for 20 or even 30 years. (kidney.org)
  • I encourage patients not to let dialysis stop them from doing normal activities. (kidney.org)
  • A dialysis diet can be hard for patients, but the two main reasons why people are on dialysis are uncontrolled high blood pressure and diabetes ," said Girly Banzuela, RN. (kidney.org)
  • Dialysis is overwhelming at times but I've grown to know the staff and the patients. (kidney.org)
  • To ensure that our patients have access to high-quality dialysis, the procedure is provided at a reasonable price. (apollohospitals.com)
  • Hemodialysis - Hemodialysis is the standard treatment for patients with kidney failure, and we have a well-maintained 27-station dialysis unit for this purpose. (apollohospitals.com)
  • With this approach, patients receive comprehensive training and ongoing assistance to ensure proper administration of peritoneal dialysis at home. (apollohospitals.com)
  • Tunneled dialysis catheter insertion - For patients who require immediate initiation of hemodialysis (HD) or hemodiafiltration (HDF), a tunneled dialysis catheter is necessary. (apollohospitals.com)
  • A retrospective review of medical records, dialysis unit charts, and microbiology culture logbooks identified 18 such patients treated at our hospital. (eurekamag.com)
  • More than half of U.S. dialysis clinics are either not licensed to train patients in PD or home HD, or are licensed but have no patients in their home programs. (homedialysis.org)
  • Peritoneal dialysis showed high demand in the 1980s and the APD machine allowed many PD patients to free themselves from performing manual PD exchanges during the day. (davita.com)
  • Peritoneal dialysis patients who see this are recommended to call their PD nurse so they can receive treatment right away. (davita.com)
  • With global populations expanding and aging, the demand for advanced medical therapies like dialysis continues to grow, as do patients' expectations for convenient access to the procedure, shorter dialysis time frames, lower infection risks, and better medical outcomes. (medicaldesignbriefs.com)
  • In this report, we describe the evaluation and analysis of peritoneal dialysis as a method of treatment for chronic kidney disease patients on the computational level. (cornell.edu)
  • The Dialysis Unit at the George Town Hospital can accommodate up to 13 dialysis patients at one time and dialyze 33 to 39 patients per day, on average. (hsa.ky)
  • Our team provides transport service to dialysis patients who are not able to drive themselves to the hospital due to their medical condition. (hsa.ky)
  • Peritoneal dialysis training is available to our new patients as well. (hsa.ky)
  • Clinical resolution was seen in all patients, requiring a mean of 3.2 days for macroscopic clearing of dialysate effluent. (monash.edu)
  • Peritoneal dialysis may be initiated in patients with intraabdominal foreign bodies such as after open abdominal aortic aneurysm graft repair, but a four month waiting period is recommended. (guidelinecentral.com)
  • Peritoneal dialysis may be safely initiated in patients with ventriculoperitoneal shunts. (guidelinecentral.com)
  • Gastrostomy tubes can be used in pediatric patients on peritoneal dialysis, though placement by blind percutaneous endoscopic technique (PEG) appears to be associated with higher infection rates compared to open insertion. (guidelinecentral.com)
  • Omentectomy should be considered in pediatric patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis catheter placement. (guidelinecentral.com)
  • METHODS: In this case series study, dialysis patients in one unit were evaluated. (bvsalud.org)
  • The fast peritoneal equilibration test (PET) is used to diagnose peritoneal alterations and to tailor peritoneal dialysis in patients. (medicalalgorithms.com)
  • Reduced or absent ultrafiltration is termed ultrafiltration failure and occurs in some patients on long-term peritoneal dialysis. (medicalalgorithms.com)
  • In these patients peritoneal dialysis results in underdialysis and is no longer useful. (medicalalgorithms.com)
  • Patients who experienced arrhythmia during HD had higher left ventricular mass and left ventricular mass index, lower post-dialysis K+ level, higher QTc and QTdc both before and after HD. (who.int)
  • Consistent innovation in the Kidney Dialysis Equipment And Supplies Market is breeding innovation and driving to the creation of complex systems that patients and clinicians are having trouble getting accustomed to. (verifiedmarketresearch.com)
  • Peritoneal dialysis will be highly recommended for patients who are suffering from acute renal(kidney) diseases. (drsujeethbande.com)
  • St. Luke's University Health Network, through a joint venture with DaVita Healthcare Partners, Inc., provides patients with end-stage kidney disease specialized dialysis care at several convenient locations. (slhn.org)
  • St. Luke's DaVita Outpatient Dialysis Centers provide a wide variety of dialysis and related services to meet the needs of our patients. (slhn.org)
  • Hemodialysis - patients utilize a dialysis machine that circulates and filters blood to remove waste products and excess fluid. (slhn.org)
  • Pre-renal Program - This program is for patients not yet on dialysis. (slhn.org)
  • Patients meet with a dietician, social worker, nurse and other staff who help prepare them for dialysis. (slhn.org)
  • A kidney transplant may be a treatment option for some patients, while supportive care without dialysis might be suitable for others. (mykidneyjourney.com)
  • Although most patients with nephrogenic systemic fibrosis have undergone hemodialysis for renal failure, some have never undergone dialysis and others have received only peritoneal dialysis. (medscape.com)
Peritoneum5
Treatments10
Glucose2
Cycler3
  • This uses a machine called a cycler, which automatically starts the dialysis. (aboutkidshealth.ca)
  • If you have considered peritoneal dialysis using a cycler but would like to know more about how it works, this tour may help you better understand so that you can talk with your doctor about this home dialysis treatment. (davita.com)
  • The PD fluid bags are hooked up to a cassette in front of the cycler machine, which has a tube that is connected to the person's peritoneal catheter. (davita.com)
Procedure2
Haemodialysis1
Fluids5
  • Because the fluid pathways of hemo-dialysis machines directly handle human blood and related bodily fluids, MDR and FDA rules require every wetted surface of these pathways to be made of thoroughly tested biocompatible materials - subject to source-to-end-use change controls to ensure their consistency and purity. (medicaldesignbriefs.com)
  • Dialysis filters out unwanted substances and fluids from the blood before this happens. (wales.nhs.uk)
  • Peritoneal dialysis - a dialysate solution is introduced into the abdomen to remove waste products and excess fluids. (slhn.org)
  • Keep in mind that the purpose of dialysis is to remove toxins, waste, and extra fluids from your body. (nobofeed.com)
  • Keep in mind that dialysis works to remove excess fluids and help balance chemicals. (nobofeed.com)
Effluent3
  • Continuous" therapy consisted of an IP 1-g loading dose of vancomycin followed by 30 mg/L dialysate effluent. (monash.edu)
  • We obtained multiple effluent dialysate samples from each consenting participant. (bvsalud.org)
  • The exchange starts by placing the drain bag portion of the system on the floor and draining out the used solution in your peritoneal cavity (effluent). (mykidneyjourney.com)
Abdomen through a catheter2
  • During PD, dialysate (cleansing fluid) is put into your abdomen through a catheter, pulling out waste and cleaning your blood. (davita.com)
  • During peritoneal dialysis (PD), a fluid called dialysis solution (or dialysate) passes into your abdomen through a catheter. (mykidneyjourney.com)
Toxins3
  • Dialysis is a process that removes toxins and fluid from your body when the kidney can't do it anymore. (kidney.org)
  • The dialysate is left in the dog's body to absorb the toxins, salt, waste materials and excess liquid and then this will be removed through the tube. (vetinfo.com)
  • The kidney dialysis kinds of equipment help in conducting the process of eliminating excess water, solutes, and toxins from the blood. (verifiedmarketresearch.com)
Hospital10
  • Peritoneal dialysis allows more independence and flexibility in caring for your child, requires fewer absences from school and lets your child eat a wider range of food than with in-hospital hemodialysis. (aboutkidshealth.ca)
  • Dialysis equipment builders have steadily met these expectations, building hospital-quality hemodialysis machines that shorten clinic-based hemodialysis sessions from 12 hours to 4 hours and make home-based "in your sleep" peritoneal dialysis not only a reality but a preferred option. (medicaldesignbriefs.com)
  • It can also mean modifications to controls, wire leads and connections, or a valve's noise output, since dialysis valves are typically actuated using pneumatics and must operate in a relatively quiet hospital or clinical environment, or even while a patient sleeps at home. (medicaldesignbriefs.com)
  • HSA is the primary provider of dialysis services in the Cayman Islands with a spacious Dialysis Unit at the Cayman Islands Hospital - the largest on the islands. (hsa.ky)
  • There is also a dialysis chair available at the Faith Hospital in Cayman Brac for our Sister Islands residents and visitors. (hsa.ky)
  • The Dialysis Unit at the George Town Hospital is open 6 days a week: Mondays to Saturdays and public holidays from 7am - 12am midnight. (hsa.ky)
  • Dialysis service at the Faith Hospital is provided upon request and dependent on availability. (hsa.ky)
  • Typically, you'll have this treatment at the hospital or at a dialysis center. (upmc.com)
  • This method of dialysis was historically used 3 times a week in a hospital or an outpatient dialysis unit setting, but has fallen out of favor due to concerns about inadequate small solute clearances, and the development of more efficient automated peritoneal dialysis techniques. (msdmanuals.com)
  • What is the location/hospital affiliation of your dialysis center? (cdc.gov)
Wastes3
  • The PD solution dwells inside the peritoneal cavity, collecting the wastes and extra fluid from the body which is then drained out after each cycle is completed. (davita.com)
  • These circuits expose a volume of blood to physical filtration and a process of diffusion/osmosis, where wastes are transferred from blood to a dialysate fluid. (medicaldesignbriefs.com)
  • The Peritoneal dialysis machine then drains the fluid out of the abdomen and into a drain or waste bag, and the excess wastes and liquids are removed from the body. (drsujeethbande.com)
Patient's5
  • The volume of dialysate removed as well as patient's weight are monitored. (wikipedia.org)
  • There are tubes that lead from the cassette to each dialysis solution bag (there can be from one to four bags used for each treatment depending on the patient's prescription). (davita.com)
  • Once the draining is finished, new dialysis solution is released from a dialysis solution bag to the peritoneal catheter that leads to the peritoneal cavity where the solution will dwell for a certain time based on the patient's prescription. (davita.com)
  • A patient with end-stage renal disease or the patient's designee, for the patient to self-administer the dialysis therapy. (wisconsin.gov)
  • A cleaning fluid called dialysate is cycled into a thin, flexible tube called a Peritoneal dialysis catheter into the patient's abdomen. (drsujeethbande.com)
Dwell6
ESRD1
  • In the treatment of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a common therapeutic modality, but may be associated with complications. (journalmc.org)
Centers5
  • The Increasing Prevalence of Kidney Disease Globally is a crucial aspect of the rise in the market revenue of Kidney Dialysis Equipment and Supplies as well as the Rising Geriatric Population World Widely and the increasing number of Dialysis Care Centers will foster market growth. (verifiedmarketresearch.com)
  • When prescribed, the centers will help the patient not yet on dialysis obtain the necessary insurance coverage. (slhn.org)
  • Those using dialysis services at the centers meet on a regular basis to discuss issues pertaining to treatment, socialize, lend support to each other, and hear periodic presentations on related topics such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiology. (slhn.org)
  • This survey is only for dialysis centers that provide in-center hemodialysis. (cdc.gov)
  • Is your center part of a group or chain of dialysis centers? (cdc.gov)
Sterile1
Patient18
  • The patient may also experience pain or discomfort if the dialysate is too acidic, too cold or introduced too quickly, while diffuse pain with cloudy discharge may indicate an infection. (wikipedia.org)
  • Dr. Burkhart in his recent contribution to "Patient Education: Peritoneal Dialysis - beyond the basics", also notes "The process of connecting the bag of new dialysis fluid, emptying, and filling for each exchange takes 30 to 40 minutes when done manually" (2). (ispd.org)
  • Patient education: Peritoneal dialysis (Beyond the Basics). (ispd.org)
  • Peritoneal dialysis is done daily by the patient wherever they feel comfortable doing it. (kidney.org)
  • I have a patient who was depressed when he first started dialysis because he didn't think he could work full-time anymore even though he felt great. (kidney.org)
  • This couldn't be more true for Reginald Gramling, a sixty-three-year-old dialysis patient who made his dialysis appointments work for and not against him. (kidney.org)
  • When it's time for dialysis, the patient (or someone who is helping the patient) puts a cleaning solution called dialysate into the body through the catheter. (kidshealth.org)
  • Rather than performing manual peritoneal dialysis exchanges several times throughout the day, a patient can do automated peritoneal dialysis while they sleep. (davita.com)
  • A health care provider or institution, for administration or delivery of the dialysis therapy to a patient with end-stage renal disease. (wisconsin.gov)
  • But every advance in making dialysis technology safer, faster, more portable, and more effective for the patient has been hard-won. (medicaldesignbriefs.com)
  • In hemodialysis, human blood is filtered and cleansed outside the body using a dialysis machine, then returned to the patient. (medicaldesignbriefs.com)
  • 2) 2 liters of a warmed 2.5% dextrose dialysis solution is infused over 10 minutes, with the patient rolled from side to side every 400 mL is infused. (medicalalgorithms.com)
  • 4. What is the appropriate infusion time for the dialysate in a patient receiving peritoneal dialysis? (bankibps.com)
  • The doctor will recommend the peritoneal dialysis when the patient fails with hemodialysis and who are suffering from 90% kidney failure. (drsujeethbande.com)
  • Dialysis services are designed for the patient through both inpatient and outpatient dialysis services, offering work friendly scheduling, flexible treatment options and kidney disease education programs. (slhn.org)
  • However, peritoneal dialysis requires much more patient involvement than in-center hemodialysis. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In the double-bag technique, the patient drains the fluid instilled in the abdomen in one bag and then infuses fluid from the other bag into the peritoneal cavity. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Assessment of Provision of COVID-19 Vaccination in Dialysis Clinics and Patient Vaccination Coverage. (cdc.gov)
Treatment24
Blood vessels3
  • As blood flows through the blood vessels in the belly, waste and extra fluid pass across the lining of the belly into the dialysate. (kidshealth.org)
  • As blood passes through the blood vessels lining the peritoneal cavity, waste products and excess fluid are drawn out of the blood and into the dialysis fluid. (wales.nhs.uk)
  • The dialysate collects excess waste and unhealthy substances in the abdominal lining from the blood vessels into the peritoneal cavity, where it remains in the abdomen for a specified period of time. (drsujeethbande.com)
People on dialysis1
Infection2
  • Bar code activated design can diminish the infection from the repeated use of the dialysis tube. (benepet.com)
  • Is there someone at your dialysis center in charge of infection control? (cdc.gov)
Kidney disease7
Exchanges2
Fluid called1
  • The surgery involves inserting a catheter into the abdomen region to allow a fluid called dialysate to flow. (hsa.ky)
Undergone dialysis1
  • Some dogs that have undergone dialysis may be more irritable and have behavior changes . (vetinfo.com)
Inserted into your abdomen1
Solution is introduced1
Sodium2
  • According to Zorzanello, (2004) "the sodium dialysate is varied during hemodialysis to achieve fluid. (cyberessays.com)
  • Dialysis is efficient in regulating blood pressure, eliminating waste, salt, and excessive water, and maintaining an optimum level of imperative minerals in the body such as potassium or sodium. (verifiedmarketresearch.com)
Fills1
Start dialysis1
  • I used to start dialysis at 11:00 a.m. but I didn't like that because it was smack in the middle of the day and I didn't get out until close to four-that was too close to the start of the games. (kidney.org)
Gravity1
  • After about an hour, the dialysis machine or gravity drains the dialysate out of the body through the catheter, taking the waste and extra water with it. (kidshealth.org)
Vascular2
  • Interleukin-6 (IL-6)/soluble IL-6 receptor (sIL-6R) promotes peritoneal angiogenesis by stimulating SP4-mediated vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) production in peritoneal dialysis (PD). (medsci.org)
  • A surgeon will create a vascular access in your body to safely feed a small amount of blood through the dialysis machine and then return it to your body. (internal-medicine-centers.com)
Nurse1
Inflammation1
Person's2
  • The decision to do dialysis at night or during the day depends on the person's schedule and what he or she prefers. (kidshealth.org)
  • The drain bag is attached to a cassette that warms the fluid, sending it through tubes connected to the cassette into a person's peritoneal cavity. (davita.com)
Waste8
  • Waste and extra water seep across the lining of the belly into the dialysate, which then washes back out, bringing the waste and extra water with it. (kidshealth.org)
  • During the process of osmosis and diffusion, both methods of dialysis filter excess chemicals, waste products, and fluid from the bloodstream. (cyberessays.com)
  • Overall, our results reflected the ability of peritoneal dialysis to adequately remove waste urea from the body. (cornell.edu)
  • Peritoneal dialysis is a process of removing the waste from the blood when the kidney fails to do their job. (drsujeethbande.com)
  • Peritoneal dialysis (PD ) is a therapy option that uses the lining of your own abdomen to remove waste products from your blood. (mykidneyjourney.com)
  • Once the dialysis fluid has flowed into your abdomen, it stays there, cleaning your blood by absorbing any waste and excess fluid. (mykidneyjourney.com)
  • This happens because of two processes - called osmosis and diffusion - which allow the waste and fluid to be transferred from your blood into the dialysis solution. (mykidneyjourney.com)
  • After a period of between 1 and 4 hours, the dialysis solution containing the waste and excess fluid from your body is drained out of your abdomen through your catheter. (mykidneyjourney.com)
Types4
Painless1
Machine2
  • Mask - You are required to wear a mask when you set up the APD machine and when you connect and disconnect from the dialysis machine. (davita.com)
  • Another requirement is configurability, since a large hemodialysis machine can require 20 or 30 valves, enough to run three or four identical dialysis/filtration circuits simultaneously. (medicaldesignbriefs.com)
Filtration2
  • Peritoneal dialysis is an internal filtration process requiring the placement of a catheter (a thin, flexible plastic tube) into the abdomen, which remains in place as long as dialysis is required. (aihw.gov.au)
  • Dialysis equipment builders and their suppliers must not only manage the medical side of the process - a precise blood filtration and purification process made possible by physics - but also implement the technology through components and products that meet ever-higher regulatory standards while simultaneously improving process consistency, reliability and cost-effectiveness. (medicaldesignbriefs.com)