Posted on 27th September, 2023 at 6:15:41 AM
There are several kinds of peritoneal dialysis but two major ones are: Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) and Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD).
Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) is the type of peritoneal dialysis that is done without machines. You do this yourself, usually three or four times a day at home and/or at work. You put a bag of dialysate (about two litres) into your peritoneal cavity through the catheter. The dialysate stays there for about six or eight hours before it is drained back into the bag and thrown away. While the dialysate is in your peritoneal cavity, you can go about your usual activities at work, at school or at home.
Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD) usually is done at home using a special machine called a cycler. Machine is connected to catheter before going to bed and multiple exchanges happen overnight. Each cycle usually lasts 1-1/2 hours and exchanges are done throughout the night while you sleep.
