When diagnosed with kidney failure, doctors prescribe peritoneal dialysis. The procedure is based on the principle of blood purification at the expense of the abdominal cavity. The peritoneum performs the function of the membrane that the dialysis machine has. Through a special catheter, dialysis fluid is introduced into the patient's body. Due to the large number of capillaries of the abdominal wall, there is an excretion of waste products and water into the solution.

Methods of conducting peritoneal dialysis

Treatment with dialysis is prescribed by a doctor, after a thorough diagnosis. The use of peritoneal dialysis is highly effective for patients with sufficient daily diuresis, who have previously undergone hemodialysis, and have not had abdominal surgery. There are two ways of performing the procedure:

Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (manual). With NAPD, the patient independently conducts from 4 to 6 sessions per day.
Automatic peritoneal dialysis. The methodology of APD involves the use of a device — cycler, which provides control of the volume of the solution and the duration of the session. Treatment more often occurs at night, and during the day a certain amount of fluid remains in the abdominal cavity.

AAP is performed in two ways. In the first case, the solution is not left for the daytime. It is called overnight intermittent peritoneal dialysis. There is also a tidal peritoneal dialysis. During its performance, the cycler withdraws a certain part of the substance introduced into the abdominal cavity, replacing it with a "fresh" one. While choosing a method of treatment, the doctor takes into account a number of indicators, so that it fits the individual characteristics of the patient's disease.

The essence of the mechanism of peritoneal dialysis

For peritoneal dialysis, medical specialists establish intra-abdominal access. It is represented by a soft catheter. Installation occurs using a laparoscope or trocar. Most catheters have a synthetic polyester cuff, which promotes their ingrowth into the skin. This makes them waterproof and hygienic. A dialysis kit consists of the main components:

catheter;
dialysis bag;
line system;
dialysis solution.

The treatment fluid contains glucose or amino acids and must be sterile. The parietal sheet lining the abdominal cavity aids in the removal of toxins from the blood into the cleansing solution.

With prescribed peritoneal dialysis, the patient has fewer restrictions, work opportunities, and habitual activity. The procedure preserves residual kidney function, so diet and drinking regimen are less strict. Inspections in the dialysis center are less frequent: 1-2 times a month.

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