 peritoneal dialysis (pd) is a treatment for patients with severe chronic kidney disease. the process uses the patient's peritoneum in the abdomen as a membrane across which fluids and dissolved substances (electrolytes, urea, glucose, albumin and other small molecules) are exchanged from the blood. fluid is introduced through a permanent tube in the abdomen and flushed out either every night while the patient sleeps (automatic peritoneal dialysis) or via regular exchanges throughout the day (continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis). pd is used as an alternative to hemodialysis though it is far less commonly used in many countries, such as the united states. it has comparable risks but is significantly less costly in most parts of the world, with the primary advantage being the ability to undertake treatment without visiting a medical facility. the primary complication of pd is infection due to the presence of a permanent tube in the abdomen. == best practices == best practices for peritoneal dialysis state that before peritoneal dialysis should be implemented, the patient's understanding of the process and support systems should be assessed, with education on how to care for the catheter and to address any gaps in understanding that may exist. the patient should receive ongoing monitoring to ensure adequate dialysis, and be regularly assessed for complications. finally, the patient should be educated on the importance of infection control and an appropriate medical regimen established with their cooperation. ==method== file:dp branchement.svg|hookup file:dp infusion.svg|infusion file:dp stase.svg|diffusion (fresh) file:dp fin stase.svg|diffusion (waste) file:dp drainage.svg|drainage the abdomen is cleaned in preparation for surgery, and a catheter is surgically inserted with one end in the abdomen and the other protruding from the skin.haralampos v. harissis et al. a new simplified one port laparoscopic technique of peritoneal dialysis catheter placement with intra-abdominal fixation.the american journal of surgery 192 (2006) 125â129 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mujurb7vpg https://www.researchgate.net/publication/7014798_a_new_simplified_one_port_laparoscopic_technique_of_peritoneal_dialysis_catheter_placement_with_intra-abdominal_fixation?ev=prf_pub before each infusion the catheter must be cleaned, and flow into and out of the abdomen tes
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