September 27, 2026
How a Peritoneal Dialysis Exchange Works
What happens during a peritoneal dialysis exchange, step by step.
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A peritoneal dialysis exchange drains used fluid from the abdomen and replaces it with fresh fluid through a catheter.
The steps are drain, fill, then dwell, during which waste is drawn out.
It should not be painful once trained; report any pain or cloudy fluid.
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