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During this type of dialysis, a cleansing fluid flows through a catheter into the part of your abdomen. The peritoneum- the lining of the abdomen acts as a filter and removes any waste product from your blood. After a certain period, the fluid with the filtered waste product flows out of the abdomen and is discarded.” sc_image=”739″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”15″ type=”container” css=”.vc_custom_1593083727494{background-color: #fcfcfc !important;border-radius: 15px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle” gap=”35″][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1593083093316{background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 15px !important;}”][vc_column_text]
Types of Peritoneal Dialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis is of two types:
CAPD (Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis)
Automated peritoneal dialysis
Automated peritoneal dialysis: In this, a machine(cycler) delivers and discards the cleansing fluid. It’s done 4-5 times during the night while the patient is asleep.
CAPD: In the process of Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD), fluid is delivered and drained from the peritoneal cavity for three to four times a day while following a normal routine[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1593084359785{background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 15px !important;}”][vc_column_text]
What is the procedure for doing Peritoneal Dialysis?
The patient undergoes a surgery where a catheter is placed in the abdomen cavity. After two weeks, stitches are taken out and the patient is initiated on dialysis.
The peritoneal cavity is filled with dialysis fluid of 2 liters which stays in for several hours before draining it out. The waste product accumulates in peritoneum fluid by the process of the diffusion. Again, repeat the steps, by filling the peritoneal cavity with dialysis fluid. This should be done four times a day and takes around 30-45 minutes.
Doctors will prescribe other medicines as well as with this dialysis, like vitamins, iron, blood pressure medications, insulin if the patient has diabetes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][doctor_sectiontitle sc_title=”What are the major complications of CAPD?”][vc_column_text]The major complications of CAPD include infection of the exit side, peritonitis as well as a mechanical obstruction to the inflow and outflow of the fluid.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][doctor_sectiontitle sc_title=”What precautions a patient should take?”][vc_column_text]
- If the patient is doing it by himself, it can be done anywhere either home, hotel room or office provided it’s being done in the clean environment, and change of exit side dressing is done regularly.
- Wash your hands before initiating an exchange. Avoid dust and pet animals at that moment.
- Heavy lifting should be avoided.
- Follow-ups are necessary, to keep a check if peritoneal dialysis treatments are working efficiently.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][doctor_sectiontitle sc_title=”How long does a patient have to undergo Dialysis?”][vc_column_text]Once kidneys have failed permanently, patients need dialysis indefinitely. But yes, the patient can undergo a Kidney transplant and post Kidney Transplant Dialysis is no longer required.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][doctor_sectiontitle sc_title=”How are we different from other units?”][vc_column_text]
- Team of expert doctors and technicians: Our team has more than 17 years of extensive experience in handling patients with chronic kidney diseases.
- Most affordable Dialysis unit with state-of-the-art technology: The cost of dialysis in our center is economical as compared to other dialysis units.
- Personalized Care: Our center is patient-centric and we provide personalized care to every patient.
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