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Peritoneal Dialysis

Renal replacement therapy that uses the peritoneal membrane as a filter, instilling and draining dialysate via a catheter.

Also: PD

Performed at home daily (CAPD with multiple exchanges, or APD using a cycler at night). Glucose in dialysate is absorbed and contributes 300 to 500 kcal/day, which must be accounted for in the nutrition prescription. Protein losses through the peritoneum raise protein needs to ~1.2 to 1.3 g/kg/day. Peritonitis is the main infectious complication.

How one textbook covers it

  • Krause and Mahan's Food and the Nutrition Care Process, 16th ed. — Chapter 35

    Performed at home daily (CAPD with multiple exchanges, or APD using a cycler at night). Glucose in dialysate is absorbed and contributes 300 to 500 kcal/day, which must be accounted for in the nutrition prescription. Protein losses through the peritoneum raise protein needs to ~1.2 to 1.3 g/kg/day. Peritonitis is the main infectious complication.

Related terms

Chronic Kidney Disease, Hemodialysis, Renal Diet