Peritoneal Dialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis is a form of Renal Dialysis which cleans the blood inside the body by running a Renal Dialysis fluid (dialysate) through a tube into the peritoneal cavity.
Description
Peritoneal Dialysis is a CLINICAL INTERVENTION.
Peritoneal Dialysis is a form of Renal Dialysis which cleans the blood inside the body by running a Renal Dialysis fluid (dialysate) through a tube into the peritoneal cavity. The dialysate is left for a period of time to absorb the waste products and then drained out through the tube and discarded.
For further information on Peritoneal Dialysis, see An Introduction to peritoneal dialysis.
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Attribute | PERITONEAL DIALYSIS RECEIVED INDICATOR | references in description Peritoneal Dialysis |
| Data Element | PERITONEAL DIALYSIS RECEIVED INDICATOR | references in description Peritoneal Dialysis |
| NHS Business Definition | Peritoneal Dialysis | references in description Peritoneal Dialysis |
| NHS Business Definition | Renal Dialysis | references in description Peritoneal Dialysis |
