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Peritoneal dialysis

Our patient-centric peritoneal dialysis programme gives you the option of automated dialysis while you sleep (APD), or dialysis you can administer yourself (CAPD) after receiving training for safe and reliable treatment.

Peritoneal dialysis

In peritoneal dialysis, the inside lining of your abdominal cavity acts as a natural filter. A catheter is placed in a lining in your stomach. Waste is removed with a cleansing fluid called dialysate, which gets flushed in and out of your abdomen in cycles. There are two peritoneal dialysis treatments available to you:

Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD)

Continuous, manual dialysis done as you go about your daily activities. You administer the treatment yourself by connecting a bag of cleansing fluid to the tube in your abdomen, before draining it later.

Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD)

Automated dialysis done at night while you sleep. A machine performs the treatment by automatically filtering the cleansing fluid, before draining it later.

Considerations for peritoneal dialysis

A functional peritoneal cavity

Multiple surgeries to your abdomen may make peritoneal dialysis treatment difficult. For treatment to be successful, your abdominal cavity needs to be fully functional.

Motivated, willing and able

You must have the willingness and ability to learn and carry out peritoneal dialysis at home, and be motivated and committed to keep up with the treatment schedule.

Medically and mentally stable

You need to be mentally stable to receive peritoneal dialysis, and free of any medical complications like diabetes and cardiovascular conditions.

benefits of peritoneal dialysis

Greater independence and control

Peritoneal dialysis gives you greater flexibility and more of your own time to focus on your daily activities. It also makes it easier to plan around working or travelling.

Why choose peritoneal dialysis?

You can lead a normal life – you have greater independence and can continue to work, travel, study and volunteer in your community.

You have much more flexibility – you can plan according to your schedule and receive treatment in the comfort of your home.

You don't need to travel to a dialysis clinic three times a week. With the right training, you can administer peritoneal dialysis by yourself and at home.

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Find a clinic near you

With over 71 dedicated dialysis units and a presence in every major metro across the country, you’re never far from the support you need.

Here to help you

Whether you are a patient, a family member or a caregiver, we work closely with you to guide you through the treatment journey – from understanding the condition, treatment options and dietary changes. Get the care and information you need by reaching out to us.