Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)
The Peritoneal cavity is a space in your abdomen
  • A thin lining called the peritoneal membrane covers this space
  • The peritoneal membrane is used as a filter
  • PD solution flows into the peritoneal cavity
  • Chemicals and excess body water move through the membrane into the PD solution
  • After a few hours, the used PD solution is drained and replaced with fresh PD solution
  • This process is called a PD exchange
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