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Treatment methods for kidney failure: peritoneal dialysis.(Pamphlet)
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Pamphlet by: National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive& Kidney Diseases
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April 15, 2001
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Copyright informationCOPYRIGHT 2001 National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Introduction
When Your Kidneys Fail
How PD Works
Getting Ready for PD
Types of PD
Customizing Your PD
Preventing Problems
Equipment and Supplies for PD
Testing the Effectiveness of Your Dialysis
Conditions Related to Kidney Failure and Their Treatments
Adjusting to Changes
Hope Through Research
Resources
Acknowledgements
About the Kidney Failure Series
Introduction
With peritoneal dialysis (PD), you have some choices in treating advanced and permanent kidney failure. Since the 1980s, when PD first became a practical and widespread treatment for kidney failure, we've learned much about how to make PD more ...