Peritoneal Dialysis vs Hemodialysis

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Peritoneal Dialysis vs Hemodialysis

• By
• Dr. Valeria Simone MD

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Overview

• Peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis are the two
  primary methods to consider when selecting
  whether dialysis treatment is best for a certain
  patient. Hemodialysis is a method of eliminating
  waste and toxins from the body by using a
  dialyzer and artificial blood vessels.
• Usually, hemodialysis is performed three times
  weekly, for three to four hours each session, at
  a specialized clinic called a dialysis facility.
  By contrast, vascular access is not required for
  peritoneal dialysis because the patients own
  peritoneal membrane serves as the filter.
• The Kidneys remove and filter body waste and
  other excess fluids in the blood. All this waste
  is further sent to the bladder to be wiped out
  from the body when you urinate. Dialysis is a
  procedure that filters and sanitizes blood with
  the help of a machine.
• If Kidneys are not functioning and they are
  failed to eliminate the waste from the body
  doctors prescribe performing Dialysis. In
  reference to the National Kidney Foundation, when
  kidneys are functioning at only 10-15 percent of
  their normal capacity its considered the last
  stage of kidney failure. During this treatment
  body fluids and electrolytes are balanced and
  maintained when the kidneys arent functioning.

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What is the objective to use dialysis?

• Kidneys functioning to their full capacity
  extract extra water, impurities, and other waste
  from pulling up in the body. Kidneys also help to
  control blood pressure and maintain the balance
  of various other chemical elements such as sodium
  and potassium in the body. In fact, kidneys
  release a form of Vitamin D that improves calcium
  retention.
• Due to any injury or disease, when kidneys cant
  filter the impurities of the body, dialysis is
  best prescribed as an alternative to avoid any
  damage to other organs. In the absence of
  dialysis, salt and other waste accumulates in the
  blood and poison the body, and may even lead to
  death.

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How many types of Dialysis are available?

• There are three distinct sorts of dialysis to
  prescribe.
• Hemodialysis treatment
• Hemodialysis is the most recommended type of
  dialysis. An artificial kidney (hemodialyzer) is
  used in this procedure to filter the impurities
  and extra fluid from the blood.
• Blood is passed through the artificial kidney for
  purification and then filtered blood is again
  entered into the body with the help dialysis
  machine.
• To get adequate blood flow to the artificial
  kidney, your doctor creates an entrance point
  (vascular access) into your veins through
  surgery. There are three types of entrance
  points
• Vascular access catheter. This is injected into
  the large vein in your neck.
• Arteriovenous (AV) fistula In this procedure, an
  artery and a vein are connected, and it is the
  most suitable option to perform.
• AV graft It is a looped tube.
• AV fistula and AV graft, both are intended for
  long-term dialysis treatments. The individual who
  has gone under AV fistula procedure gets healed
  quickly and can start hemodialysis in 2 to 3
  months after their surgery. Catheters are
  designed to use for temporary or short-term
  procedures.

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Peritoneal dialysis treatment

• In Peritoneal dialysis, a peritoneal dialysis
  (PD) catheter is implanted through surgery into
  your abdomen. This catheter allows the filtering
  of blood through the peritoneum, a membrane in
  the stomach.
• Under this treatment, a special fluid known as
  dialysate circulates into the peritoneum, and
  dialysate absorbs the impurities or waste of the
  body. Once dialysate collects impurities out of
  the circulatory system, its released from the
  abdomen.
• This entire process takes about a couple of hours
  and requires replicating 5-6 times daily.
  Although, this process can be performed while
  youre sleeping or awake.

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What are other options or alternatives to
dialysis?

• Dialysis is an expensive and time-consuming
  process, and not every individual wants to choose
  it, mainly if there is severe or acute kidney
  failure.
• If you dont wish to choose dialysis, there are
  other alternative treatment options are available
  to help and improve your condition. Anemia
  management is one of the available options you
  can choose to pursue.
• When Kidneys function properly, the body
  naturally produces the hormone erythropoietin
  (EPO) and when kidneys are not functioning to
  their capacity you can choose to get injected
  with EPO every week.
• Another alternative for individuals is a kidney
  transplant, however, it has long-term commitment.
  Consult your doctor to check if a transplant is
  feasible for you. You might not be able to go for
  a kidney transplant if you
• smoke
• overweight
• intensely consume alcohol
• Have untreated health ailments

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When dialysis should be stopped?

• Dialysis saves the lives of those who have
  reached end-stage renal disease (ESRD). This
  procedure involves removing contaminants and
  waste products from the blood and urine that the
  kidneys are unable to handle.
• Lets explore more Peritoneal Dialysis vs
  Hemodialysis - Southlake General Surgery

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