Now the cleaning process begins again. The machine does this at night while you sleep. IPD can be done at home, but it's usually done in the hospital. It needs no machine and no partner. 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. You can also get it if there is a problem connecting or disconnecting the catheter from the bags. Peritonitis can make you feel sick.