Peritoneal dialysis means the process of using the peritoneal cavity for removing waste products by fluid exchange.
Peritoneal dialysis means the process of removal of certain elements from the person through the peritoneum, the dialyzing solution being introduced into and removed from the person’s peritoneal cavity as either a continuous or an intermittent procedure.
Peritoneal dialysis means a type of dialysis in which the dialysate fluid is infused slowly into the peritoneum, causing dialysis of water and waste products to occur through the peritoneal sac, which acts as a semi-permeable membrane. The fluid and waste, after accumulating for a period of time (one hour), is drained from the abdomen and the process is repeated.
Examples of Peritoneal dialysis in a sentence
Peritoneal dialysis as a treatment, where blood impurities are removed by using the lining of the peritoneal cavity as the filter, is a Covered Service when a Healthcare Provider treats a Member as an Inpatient, in the Outpatient department of a Hospital, or in the Member’s home.
Peritoneal dialysis, haemodialysis or exchange transfusion may be effective although available data is limited.
Benefits include: • Renal dialysis; • Hemodialysis; • Peritoneal dialysis; and • Self-management training for home dialysis.
Peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis are unlikely to be effective.
Benefits include: Renal dialysis; Hemodialysis; Peritoneal dialysis; and Self-management training for home dialysis.
More Definitions of Peritoneal dialysis
Peritoneal dialysis means a procedure that introduces dialysate into the abdominal cavity to remove waste products through the perito- neum. Three forms of peritoneal dialysis are continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis, continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis, and in- termittent peritoneal dialysis.
Peritoneal dialysis means the form of dialysis in which a dialysis fluid is introduced into the person's peritoneal cavity and is subsequently withdrawn.
Peritoneal dialysis means dialysis using the peritoneum as a dialysis membrane.
Peritoneal dialysis means a renal replacement therapy method of removing waste from the blood, as well as excess fluid, when the kidneys are incapable of removing these wastes, by instilling a specially formulated dialysis fluid around the peritoneal membrane that surrounds the intestine.
Peritoneal dialysis means a dialysis treatment method in which waste products pass from the patient’s body through the peritoneal membrane into the peritoneal (abdominal) cavity where the bath solution (dialysate) is introduced and removed periodically.
Peritoneal dialysis means removal of toxic substances from the body for treating renal failure or in certain poisonings by perfusing specific warm, sterile chemical solutions through the peritoneal cavity.
Peritoneal dialysis means the form of dialysis in which a dialysis fluid is introduced into the person's peritoneal cavity and is subsequently withdrawn. This form of dialysis is performed in a location other than a dialysis facility by the patient after the patient is trained in a dialysis facility to perform the peritoneal dialysis.