Peritoneal Dialysis Flashcards
1
Q
how is solute removal achieved in peritoneal dialysis
A
by diffusion
2
Q
how is water removal achieved in peritoneal dialysis
A
by osmosis, driven by high glucose conc.
3
Q
what are the 2 different types of peritoneal dialysis(PD)
A
continuous ambulatory PD(CAPD) and automated PD(APD)
4
Q
what are some of the complications of PD
A
peritonitis or exit site infection, peritoneal membrane fluid, hernias,
