Question

Describe the process of peritoneal dialysis.

Accepted Answer

Peritoneal dialysis:Dialysis fluid is introduced into the abdomen using catheterLeft for several hours for dialysis to take place across peritoneal membranes - urea and excess ions move across peritoneal membrane into dialysis fluidFluid is drained off and discarded, blood is balanced

Front	Describe the process of peritoneal dialysis.
Back	Peritoneal dialysis: Dialysis fluid is introduced into the abdomen using catheter Left for several hours for dialysis to take place across peritoneal membranes - urea and excess ions move across peritoneal membrane into dialysis fluid Fluid is drained off and discarded, blood is balanced

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