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Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD)
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Fluid into peritoneal cavity using peritoneum as membrane for dialysis
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Exchange usually 4x / day
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Osmalility varied according to need to remove fluid
- (Patient should know 'dry weight')
History
- How Many Changes / day?
- Light / Heavy Bags
Variants
- addition of insulin for diabetics
Complications
- peritonitis
- usually indicated by 'cloudy bag'
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