PD uses the lining in your abdomen (peritoneum) and a special solution (dialysate) to remove waste and extra fluid from blood.
A team of dedicated healthcare professionals are here to support you and help you be successful.
PD requires a way to access your abdomen lining. A minor surgery is scheduled to place a flexible tube into your abdomen.
You train with a PD nurse until you are able to preform your PD treatments at home.
To begin a treatment, you connect the flexible tube (catheter) to a bag of clean dialysate.
The dialys
Your doctor will determine how many exchanges you should have each day.
Supplies are shipped to your home. A small closet is needed to store them.
You will stop by the center at least once a month.