Peritoneal dialysis

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf dialysis
medical procedure
gptkbp:advantage gentler fluid removal
greater patient mobility
protein loss
requires patient training
risk of infection
gptkbp:alternativeTo hemodialysis
gptkbp:canBePerformedAt gptkb:hospital
home
gptkbp:contraindication extensive abdominal adhesions
active abdominal infection
gptkbp:hasWikipediaPage https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peritoneal_dialysis
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Peritoneal dialysis
gptkbp:ICD-10-PCS_code 3E1M39Z
gptkbp:introducedIn 1923
gptkbp:involves catheter placement
dialysate fluid
gptkbp:mainComplication peritonitis
weight gain
hernias
catheter infection
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D010538
gptkbp:performedBy nephrologist
trained patient
gptkbp:requires sterile technique
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration intraperitoneal
gptkbp:type automated peritoneal dialysis
continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
gptkbp:usedFor treatment of kidney failure
gptkbp:uses peritoneum as dialysis membrane
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kidneys
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6