What type of catheter is used for peritoneal dialysis?
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The peritoneal dialysis catheter is composed of a flexible silicone tube with an open-end port and several side holes to provide optimal drainage and absorption of the dialysate. The extraperitoneal component of the catheter has either one or two Dacron cuffs. The Dacron cuffs are for optimal ingrowth and fixation.
What is a Tenckhoff catheter used for?
A Tenckhoff catheter is a soft, see-through rubber tube. A doctor puts it into your pleural space to drain fluid from around your lung. The catheter is tunnelled under your skin and then brought out. The place where it comes out of your skin is called the exit site.
What is a peritoneal belt?
The PD Belt is a patented revolutionary product used by thousands of patients to help stabilize the exit site while securely storing the catheter tube and transfer unit. The belt was created by a former peritoneal dialysis patient for his personal use to fight bouts of peritonitis while on CAPD and CCPD.
Where is the catheter placed for peritoneal dialysis?
The peritoneal dialysis catheter is placed through the abdomen and into the peritoneum. A sterile fluid is instilled through the catheter into your peritoneum to clean the blood inside your body. You or your caregiver can perform this at home.
How is PD catheter secured?
Your vascular specialist begins by using a fine needle to make a series of small punctures in your skin to access the peritoneum. (i) The PD catheter is then passed through a small tunnel in your belly into the peritoneum and secured in place.
When can a peritoneal dialysis catheter be used?
In general, it is recommended to have the catheter placed at least two weeks before beginning PD. There is also a buried PD catheter option that can be considered by your nephrologist and surgeon which allows early placement of a PD catheter prior to use. In some cases, PD may start a few days after surgery.
Where is a Tenckhoff catheter placed?
A PD catheter (sometimes called a Tenckhoff catheter) is a special tube that is inserted into your abdominal cavity (space around the organs within your tummy). The PD catheter is soft to touch and should feel quite comfortable against your body.
What supplies are needed for peritoneal dialysis?
Dialysis supplies (larger bags of PD solution, drain bag or drain line, cassettes and tubing and other connection devices) Masks. Disinfectant. Space for your machine and supplies.
How is a Tenckhoff catheter inserted?
It is covered by a membrane that holds all the organs in place—the peritoneal membrane. Once inserted the catheter lies between the organs. The tip of the catheter sits low in your pelvis between the bladder and the lower part of your bowel.
What is a Tenckhoff catheter made of?
Globally, the most widely used catheter is the standard Tenckhoff catheter followed by the swan-neck catheter. Catheters are made either of polyurethane or silicone rubber.