2023年5月2日 · Peritoneal dialysis (per-ih-toe-NEE-ul die-AL-uh-sis) is a way to remove waste products from the blood. It's a treatment for kidney failure, a condition where the kidneys can't filter blood well enough any longer.

2017年6月27日 · There are three different types of dialysis access used for hemodialysis, a process in which blood is transported from your body for cleaning. Another type of dialysis, …

2019年5月24日 · A PD catheter, the only type of dialysis access used for PD, is placed through your abdomen and into the peritoneal space through the peritoneal membrane—the thin …

2023年1月12日 · Proper care of your PD catheter is key to preventing infections and ensuring effective treatment. Follow cleaning and monitoring guidelines to maintain catheter function.

A peritoneal dialysis catheter is the only type of access for peritoneal dialysis (PD). A PD catheter is a flexible, hollow tube about the size of a straw that's surgically placed in your lower abdomen.

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a type of treatment for kidney failure. It uses blood vessels in the lining of your abdomen, or your peritoneum, to filter waste from your blood. During PD, a cleansing solution called dialysate is sent through a peritoneal dialysis catheter to your abdominal cavity.

The catheter's function depends upon its design, implantation site, and the configuration of the system used to perform dialysis exchanges. The principles governing the choice, preoperative planning and techniques for placement, and postoperative maintenance of …

In order to perform peritoneal dialysis (PD), a PD catheter will need to be placed into your abdomen, chest or sternum area. Your surgeon will work with you to identify appropriate …

Some patients with end-stage renal disease are candidates for peritoneal dialysis, which uses the peritoneum as a filter to help remove toxins from the blood that can no longer be cleared by the poorly functioning kidneys.

When facing dialysis, there are different types of dialysis access to consider. Peritoneal dialysis (PD) uses only one type of access—a peritoneal dialysis catheter. Hemodialysis (HD) uses an arteriovenous (AV) fistula or graft—or, if medically necessary, a hemodialysis catheter.