5-11-09 to 5-13-09 - Peritoneal Dialysis Training

Mommy, Daddy, Nurse Stacie, and Grandma Marino spent the last 3 days learning all about peritoneal dialysis (PD). Aidan started PD on May 13. PD is the process by which Aidan filters all of the impurities and waste products from his system. A small amount of glucose solution is inserted into his belly via a catheter. The fluid then dwells in his belly cavity for about an hour allowing the waste products to accumulate. It is then drained and the process is repeated 8 times over a 12 hour period over night.