Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) is a treatment that is done at home. It requires the use of a soft, flexible catheter to be inserted into the abdomen. Fluid, called dialysate, is allowed to flow through the catheter into the abdomen, where it dwells for a period of time. This infused dialysate absorbs excess toxins and fluid that your own kidneys can no longer do. The dialysate is drained and replaced with fresh fluid either several times during the day or by a machine at night while you sleep. There are no needles for this type of therapy and the many benefits include: maintaining your residual kidney function longer, less restrictions on diet and fluid intake, less or no insurance co-pays. It allows you a flexible schedule, and the ability to travel. Training takes 1 to 2 weeks, the supplies are delivered to your home monthly. Our Rubin Center Home Therapies team is on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support our patients.

For more information on this or any of our other
home therapy options please contact...

Shari Meola, RN, CNN, Clinical Services Coordinator