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What happens in peritoneal dialysis?

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∙ 14y ago

Updated: 9/7/2023

peritoneal dialysis work on the same principle except abdomen has a peritoneal cavity, lined by a thin epithelium called as peritoneum. peritoneal cavity is filled with dialysis fluid that enters the body through a catheter. excess water and waste pass through the peritoneum into the dialysis fluid. this process is repeated several times in a day.

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When comparing hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis it can be said that?

When comparing hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, it can be said that

Why are you nauseous with peritoneal dialysis?

"Handbook of Peritoneal Dialysis".....available on Amazon.com is a good reference

What are the difference between peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis?

hemodialysis takes longer than peritoneal dialysis

What are two types of dialysis?

There are two methods of dialysis in use: hemodialysis (blood dialysis) and peritoneal dialysis (dialysis in the abdominal cavity). In hemodialysis, the dialysis membrane is made up of cellophane or other synthetic material that assists in the removal of impurities from the blood by their passage through these semipermeable membranes in a fluid bath. In peritoneal dialysis, the surface area of the peritoneum acts as the membrane. Dialysis fluid is introduced into the peritoneal cavity and then periodically removed along with the waste products. This procedure may be done at intervals throughout the day or during the night.

What is the medical term meaning filtering and removal of body waste from the blood through the lining of the peritoneal cavity?

Peritoneal dialysis (PD)Peritoneal Dialysis, in case of impairment in kidney function

What does the medical abbreviation PD mean?

Peritoneal Dialysis

WHAT IS THE CODE FOR PERITONEAL DIALYSIS IN CPT BOOK?

90937

How peritoneal is formed?

What is Optimal dwell time in peritoneal dialysis?

three hours

Who are the manufacturers of Home peritoneal Dialysis machines in the USA?

Baxter

What does the medical abbreviation NPD mean?

Nightly Peritoneal Dialysis

What dialysis involves using a body cavity as a filter?

peritoneal

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