IPD can be done at home, but it's usually done in the hospital. CAPD is a form of self-treatment. It needs no machine and no partner. With CAPD, the dialysate stays in your abdomen for about 4 to 6 hours. The process of draining the dialysate and replacing fresh solution takes 30 to 40 minutes.
Most people change the solution four times a day.
With CCPD, treatments last from 10 to 12 hours every night. With IPD, treatments are done several times a week, for a total of 36 to 42 hours per week. Sessions may last up to 24 hours. Every patient has unique healthcare concerns and considerations and all these factors must all be taken into account before any changes can be safely made. All medical and therapeutic decisions must come from a qualified health care provider.