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 | Renal Dialysis | references in description Peritoneal Dialysis |